Black Box · 1 day ago
Network/Cabling Technician
BROOKLYN, NY, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expBlack Box is a leading technology solutions provider focused on accelerating customers' businesses through innovative IT infrastructure solutions. The Network/Cabling Technician role involves managing service operations, performing installations and maintenance of cabling systems, and ensuring optimal network performance while providing excellent customer service.
Communications InfrastructureTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Manage the day-to-day service operations of the installations, delivery and deployment of technical resources within area of responsibility
Maintain and enhance a strong customer service-oriented environment focused on problem prediction, detection and resolution. Oversee documentation of issue, action plan and outcome and distribution within area of responsibility
Perform technician work activities and proactively identify and remove barriers to meeting customer expectations. Work with team to ensure root cause is identified, action plans are developed and ensure follow-up on customer issue resolution. Escalate issues as appropriate
Effectively support the planning and tracking of projects, resource planning and allocation, task delegation to accomplish project goals and objectives
Perform installation and service of low voltage category cabling, fiber optic cabling, communications cabling, communication equipment and other various low voltage related systems such as Category 3, Category 5, Enhanced Category 5, Category 6 and Fiber Optic Structured Cable Distribution Systems
Measure, install, and pull wires through conduits for all circuitries
Evaluate, diagnose, troubleshoot cabling infrastructure systems and perform repairs as necessary
Perform upgrades and additions to cabling infrastructure systems to increase functionality and usability
Patching cabling between network equipment and customer’s network
Installation of power cables from equipment to power supply in rack/cabinet/closet
Physically install, configure and test network assets (i.e. switches, routers, firewalls, network tools & testing devices) in network closets and data center network cabinets
Install/swap out devices (e.g., phone, computers, cables, boards, edge routers, switches etc.)
Complete all hard and complex Move, Add Change (MAC) requests within the defined service levels
Act as interface between customer’s associates and management
Provide hardware break-fix services for network infrastructure
Employ appropriate troubleshooting techniques for network performance issues
Ensure the data network and all related equipment are in optimal working condition
Perform network closet clean-up, switch port optimization, and survey work as needed
Perform onsite call-through, data, voice, website and security testing
Support carrier testing of circuits
Assist with facilities efforts
Power and uninterruptable power supply (UPS) restoral, water related problems
Perform back-up testing to ensure all systems are connected to the customer’s network as directed
Perform day-to-day field installation, configuration, service, preventive maintenance, and decommission of advanced services such as wireless
Install equipment and maintain WIFI Systems, wireless router, roof mounted antenna and other infrastructure and technologies to provide wireless communications capabilities across clients’ networks and data computing infrastructure
Perform incidental and preventative maintenance on Wi-Fi equipment
Perform other duties as assigned by management
Coordinate with other Team Members within North American Commercial Services (NACS) Operations for the purpose of completing projects/work orders efficiently
Inform operations management regarding procedures and/or status of work orders for the purpose of providing necessary information for making decisions, taking appropriate action and/or complying with OSHA regulations
Complete required documentation in a variety of written and electronic formats according to company standards such as time reporting for billing & payroll, work order progress & completion, time and materials for client SLAs, etc
Request equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of required items, as required
Respond to emergency situations during or after hours for the purpose of resolving immediate client concerns and meet SLAs
Transport a variety of items (e.g. tools, equipment, supplies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at client site
Attend meetings, workshops, training, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions
Achieve performance targets established by leadership for applicable Key Performance Indicators
Qualification
Required
Must have valid driver's license and reliable vehicle with the ability to carry a 6-foot ladder
Must have a working smartphone to access company email and company ticketing system
Must have basic cabling tools/technician tools
Must know how to use a laptop/email/basic knowledge of Office 365 applications such as Word, Excel
Must be proficient in utilizing technical tools such as cable testers and fiber testers
Requires experience in working in communications closets
Must be able to safely lift heavy objects
Must understand cable patching processes and procedures
Must be familiar with 66 Block and 110 Block cross connect procedures
Must have a basic knowledge of data communications networking
Must be able to assist in troubleshooting issues
Must understand network terminology
Must be familiar with IP phone
Requires good interpersonal communications skills
Must be able to explain technical issues in a way the customer will understand an issue
Must be able to interpret a customer's issue in a way that will allow technician to facilitate a resolution
5 years of experience in data communications
Must have a basic knowledge of Cisco Phones, switches and routers
Must have a basic knowledge of local and wide area networking
High school diploma or equivalent required
Benefits
Comprehensive Total Rewards Program
Company
Black Box
Black Box is a global leader in digital infrastructure solutions, delivering network and system integration, managed services, and technology products to Fortune 100 and top global enterprises.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2000-06-26Acquired
Leadership Team
Sanjeev Verma
President & CEO
Barry Thorpe
Partner Account Manager
Recent News
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2023-10-27
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