Network Technician

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our client is currently seeking a qualified level 2 network technician to join their team onsite in hillsboro, or and provide end-user support. This role is responsible for providing first level smart hands support to second level and third level support teams.

• maintain network environment in support of physical touch (smart hands) support of incident and or requests

• provide service request support working with remote network support teams to install hardware or patch cables to enable new services for customers

• provide incident support by working with remote level 2/3 teams to assist in resolving outages and fixing issues including replacement of cabling or hardware components

• participate in hardware rack and stack installation of both network and server equipment, cable management, and installation of required fiber and copper patch leads, providing console access to remote team for configuration if required and testing connectivity after installation and configuration

• receive hardware shipments for data center equipment landings

• locate and validation of purchase orders, documenting accuracy of all hardware and components received

• updating and maintaining accurate asset records in servicenow asset database

• unboxing and recycling of materials

• move equipment from dock to storage rooms, staging areas and or to dc racks

• installation or retrofitting of network/server racks - rail and shelving installation

• power and network cable installation and cable management

• scanning and labeling of installed devices (network or server)

• designate parts identified for spare part stock inventory

• proper e-waste handling and disposal

• equipment shipping and receiving as needed

• provide escort service for vendors/techs

• work request tasks from servicenow ticket system

• higher education or degree preferred (but not required) or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider 1 to 3 years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education

• 2+ years of experience in racking, stacking, connecting, and providing basic configuration support of networking or server devices

• ability to withstand working in a hot enclosed environment for short time spans required (i.e., data center hot isles)

• must be able to perform work while on a ladder (use of ladders is required for top of rack installations)

• must be able to work independently as well as in teams of 3-4 and be flexible

• must be able to lift 35 lbs. Solo

• must be willing to travel between buildings using personal car/foot

• may be required to walk/sit/stand/crawl/kneel for extended periods

• must have excellent customer service skills and written/verbal communication skills

• requires knowledge of microsoft suite (outlook, excel, and word primarily), windows 10

• ability to work in datacenters, networking rooms. Should be able to communicate by telephone, email, or face to face

• structured network cabling

• copper: cat5, cat5e, cat6, connector types - rj45

• fiber: multimode, single mode, connector types – st, sc, lc

• wifi h/w

• wireless lan controllers

• wireless access points

• networking

• ip addressing, layer 2 vlan etc.

• experienced in ethernet switching h/w

• chassis, supervisor, line cards, power supplies etc.

• transceiver types – sx, lx, sr, lr etc.

• cable troubleshooting knowledge / experience

• fluke testers: copper - wire map, link test etc., fiber – otdr testing

• fluke aircheck: wireless testing

the rate for this position is between $15.71 - $20.95 per hour, unless local minimum wage is…