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Network/Datacenter Technician

PLANIT Group
Richardson, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 2/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2025

PlanIT Group is hiring a Network Tech / Datacenter Tech- Richardson, TX 75082.

Candidate will need to be qualified in installing, testing and certifying structured and patch panel cabling in a data center environment. Candidate will also need to be familiar with network equipment installations and troubleshooting.

Introduction : Working in a structured cabling environment.

  • Installing single and multi-mode optical cabling.

Inspecting and cleaning installed optical cabling.

  • Installing copper cable to IEEE and BICSI cabling standards.
  • Testing installed cables using a Fluke Versiv Mainframe.
  • Decommissioning obsolete networking infrastructure.
  • Working with elevated and underfloor cabling trays.
  • Performing physical (rack and stack) installations of networking equipment.
  • Assist in troubleshooting network equipment and cabling.
  • Position Details :

  • Hourly position based upon experience & skill level.
  • Long term contract with possible contract extension or hire.
  • Work hours will be Mon-Sat 6 : 00pm-2 : 00am
  • Location : Customer site - Richardson, TX 75082
  • Other Responsibilities Include :
  • The patching cabling between network equipment and customer's network.
  • The installation of power cables from equipment to power supply in rack / cabinet / closet.
  • The installation, troubleshooting and de-installing network equipment.
  • Install / swap out cables, switches routers and etc.

  • Complete all hard and complex Move, Add Change (MAC) requests within the defined service levels.
  • Provide infrastructure cabling break-fix services for network infrastructure.
  • Perform layer 1 troubleshooting
  • Support carrier testing of circuits. Requirements :
  • Requires appropriate equipment training with high-speed fiber optic transport.
  • The ability to clean high speed single and multi-mode optical connections.

  • The ability to measure, transmit and receive on high-speed optics.
  • The knowledge and experience to work safely with high-speed single mode long range optical lasers.
  • Experienced with Fluke Versiv Mainframe
  • Requires experience in working in a data centers and communications closets.
  • Must be able to perform rack and stack activities.

    Must be able to safely lift heavy objects.

  • Must understand cable patching processes and procedures.
  • Proven success troubleshooting layer 1 network concerns
  • Must be willing to work shift work which includes nights and weekends.
  • Experience and Education :

  • Minimum 5 years relevant experience
  • Must an in-depth knowledge of structured cabling
  • Knowledge of IEEE and BICSI cabling standards
  • Must have a basic knowledge of networking and network troubleshooting
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