Network Technician I

Black Box•United States,

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Black Box Network Services is seeking a Network Technician I to install, test, and certify structured and patch-panel cabling in data center and communications-closet environments. The role supports facilities management, site security, and customer projects, with an emphasis on completing work to a high standard. The technician will handle fiber-optic and copper cabling, network equipment, cabling infrastructure, troubleshooting, and service requests. The position is hourly, based on experience and skill level. The stated schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 6 PM to 2 AM, and may change based on business needs. Regular travel to Piscataway, New Jersey is required. The primary customer site is in Secaucus, New Jersey. The candidate must follow the client addendum, which will be provided at the time of offer.

Requirements

Appropriate equipment training with high-speed fiber-optic transport.
Ability to clean high-speed single-mode and multimode optical connections.
Ability to measure, transmit, and receive on high-speed optics.
Knowledge and experience working safely with high-speed, single-mode, long-range optical lasers.
Experience with a Fluke Versiv Mainframe.
Experience working in data centers and communications closets.
Ability to safely lift heavy objects.
Understanding of cable-patching processes and procedures.
Demonstrated success troubleshooting Layer 1 network concerns.
Willingness to work shifts that include nights and weekends.
Two to five years of relevant experience, preferably including at least one year in a data center environment.
In-depth knowledge of structured cabling.
Knowledge of IEEE and BICSI cabling standards.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in a data center environment.

Responsibilities

Install, test, and certify structured and patch-panel cabling in a data center environment.
Install single-mode and multimode optical cabling; inspect and clean installed optical cabling.
Install copper cable in accordance with IEEE and BICSI cabling standards.
Test installed cables using a Fluke Versiv Mainframe.
Decommission obsolete network cabling infrastructure.
Work with elevated and underfloor cabling trays.
Assist with troubleshooting network equipment and cabling, including Layer 1 troubleshooting.
Patch cabling between network equipment and the customer's network.
Install power cables from equipment to power supplies in racks, cabinets, or closets.
Install, troubleshoot, and de-install network equipment.
Install or swap cables, switches, routers, and other equipment.
Complete complex Move, Add, Change (MAC) requests within defined service levels.
Provide infrastructure cabling break-fix services.
Support carrier testing of circuits.
Assist with facilities efforts, including power and UPS restoration, water problems, emergency cooling restoration, and fire-suppression exercises, restoration, and post-fire events.
Act as an interface, as needed, between associates at the applicable location and centralized project, operations, or MAC management.