Cable Technician at TEKsystems

Description:

2 schedules:

6am-6pm and 6pm-6am

They will be rotating Saturdays and Sundays - One week they will work Sat, then the next Sun..

12 hour shifts - a lot of overtime

Mon through Sat/Sun

SUMMARY

Our client who is hiring is a high growth global technology services company with primary focus in providing design, integration, installation, maintenance and managed services to well-known data center operators and technology companies. Our client deploys decades of experience and knowledge through key partnerships with hyperscale technology companies and multi-tenant data center operators that give its clients a competitive marketplace advantage. Our Client is committed to continually improving our industry through certified training of cutting-edge technicians that deliver superior results with a passion for detail. Our client is headquartered in Fremont, California with additional locations in Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, New Mexico, the Pacific Northwest, Asia-Pacific and Europe.

Installation/decommissioning of network and cabling infrastructure in a Data Center environment.

Deliver sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes, always with an eye on improvement.

Provide structured feedback on project progress to Stakeholders.

Exhibit quality workmanship on all work and maintain Data Center cleanliness.

Follow all production, safety and quality standards, codes, and industry best practices.

Collaborate with various Stakeholders to remove project obstacles.

Reading and comprehending blueprints and building documentation/redline work.

Broad understanding of Data Center infrastructure technologies.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge and use of basic telecom hand tools.

Must understand customer service.

Cleared understanding of job safety requirements.

Should be familiar on wiring schemes and wiring test.

Reports to Operations Manager and take daily directions from Technician, Technician II, Lead Technicians, Senior Technicians and Advance Senior Technicians.

Perform 4 pair continuity testing

Pull all types of low voltage cable including copper telecom cable

Performing all types of copper field terminations

Install ladder racking and seismic bracing

Patch network equipment

Read and Understand Port Maps/Matrices

Read and understand job floor plan and TC drawings

Should understand and be capable in performing field terminations and labeling.

Install Copper and Fiber Cabling and labeling

Affixing Labels to cabling and Power Cords

Affix bar coding to equipment

Affix free printed label

Cut and install threaded rod

Cut and install Uni-strut

Cut and install fiber trough

Create/test Bonding whips, straps, and connections

Understand the basics of "FIM" and operate scanner

Install and test coax cabling (series 6 & 11)

Install OSP cables through conduits and maintenance

Install pull strings through conduits, in ceilings

Install ISP cables through conduits, in ceilings,

Install box eliminators (mud rings) in drywall

How to install/maintain firestopping

Understanding/Usage of fiber types (SM/MM/Ribbon)

Install and Service Network Equipment

Install ISP/OSP into cable enclosures (OSE)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Primarily walking, standing, and bending for extended periods with some sitting.

Ability to communicate effectively with verbal, written, visual and listening skills.

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required equipment as well as to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments.

Able to lift and carry heavy equipment, up to 50 pounds.

Ability to pull cables.

Ability to climb ladders and work on raised platforms.

Skills:

Cable, Cat5, Cat6, Cabling, Punchdown, Cable installation, Cable puller, Telecommunication, Rack and stack, Installation, Ac power

Top Skills Details:

Cable,Cat5,Cat6,Cabling,Punchdown,Cable installation,Cable puller,Telecommunication,Rack and stack,Installation,Ac power

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Open to jr to mid. Will also look at higher level candidates. This group will be onsite at a Data Center in San Jose, CA

Experience Level:

Entry Level

Benefits Eligibility

requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification

and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to

specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available

for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) 

About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.