Network Technician I

Black Box•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Black Box Network Services is seeking a Network Technician I to install, test, certify, troubleshoot, and decommission structured cabling and network infrastructure in data centers and communications closets. The role supports facilities management, site security, customer projects, and operations, with a focus on completing work to a high standard and satisfying customers. The position is hourly, based on experience and skill level, and is located at a customer site in Dallas, Texas. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. The employee must follow the client addendum, which will be provided when an offer is made.

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, long-range single-mode 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 ability to troubleshoot Layer 1 network issues.
Willingness to work shifts that include nights and weekends.
In-depth knowledge of structured cabling.
Knowledge of IEEE and BICSI cabling standards.

Nice To Haves

Two to five years of relevant experience, preferably including at least one year 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 connections.
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 cable 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 between equipment and power supplies in racks, cabinets, or closets.
Install, troubleshoot, and de-install network equipment, including cables, switches, and routers.
Complete complex Move, Add, Change (MAC) requests within defined service levels.
Provide break-fix services for network infrastructure cabling.
Support carrier circuit testing.
Assist with facilities efforts, including power and UPS restoration, water problems, emergency cooling restoration, and fire suppression exercises and restoration.
Act as an interface, as needed, between associates at the applicable location and centralized project, operations, or MAC management.