Network Technician

Network Technician needed for our government client near Downtown Baltimore. The Network Technician will install, troubleshoot, diagnose, upgrade, program and repair various types of electronic systems and subsystems. One year contract position. The non-negotiable pay rate is $36.00 per hour.

Essential Duties :

• Install, troubleshoot, diagnose, upgrade, program and repair Motorola 700 MHz radios and associated consoles, bidirectional amplifiers (BDAs), low power FM radio stations, bus CCTV systems, NEC PBX and office telephones, telephones, public address systems and electronic messaging signs, intercom systems, traffic signal priority equipment, network switches and routers.
• Provide technical services to repair and maintain the SONET Ring and OTN networks, and other network infrastructures that require intercommunications between systems or components. Must possess the ability to use a fiber splicer for fiber repair.
• Work closely with network analysts to monitor, diagnose, and treat technical issues related to almost all aspects of computer networking operations.
• Assist System Administrators supporting backend integration with mobile CCTV equipment, and Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems.
• Provide technical support for all approved software including technical assistance to individuals and / or groups.
• Operate specialized test equipment to diagnose problems including OTDRs, Spectrum Analyzers, VOMs, ethernet cable testers.
• Perform inspections, incidental servicing, repairs, replacements, scheduled preventive maintenance, emergency maintenance, and other corrective work, to maintain component or system hardware in satisfactory working condition.
• Ensure prompt responses to critical and high priority events by telephone / email / workorder or otherwise as requested by an MTA representative.
• Install and maintain radios, emergency lights, and sirens in vehicles.
• Install software and firmware updates as required to maintain functionality, enhance features, or increase security of various systems or components.
• Read and utilize schematics, wire, and circuit diagrams to install or repair systems.
• Monitor system alarms and take corrective action to resolve.
• Provide management with recommendations to enhance systems performance.
• Receive and monitor work assignments either from management staff, through Maximo, or email.
• Update and complete workorders in Maximo ticketing system.
• Provide informational updates to team members during the change of work hour shifts.
• Communicate requests, needs, and concerns to management staff using authorized methods.

Qualifications :

We offer weekly pay via Direct Deposit, sick pay hours, health insurance, a one time longevity bonus, holiday pay and a 401K. Employees must work a certain amount of hours to qualify for benefits.

Salary : $36