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# Network Technician I

- **Company:** Black Box Network Services
- **Location:** Richardson, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Centers, Networking Hardware, Mainframes, Network Architecture, Network Service, Bicsi
- **Published:** October 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_blackbox-6438

## About the Role

Introduction: Black Box Network Services, the global leader in communication system integration, is looking for a Network Infrastructure Technician with a proven track record in: + 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 cabling infrastructure. + Working with elevated and underfloor cabling trays. + Assist in troubleshooting network equipment and cabling. + This position will support facilities management, site security and project engagement with a commitment and desire to satisfy our customer by completing all work at the highest level, always striving for perfection.
The candidate must be motivated and self-driven for success.
Position Details: + Hourly position based upon experience & skill level + Monday - Friday 5pm - 3am + Location: Customer site - Richardson, TX + Client Addendum will need to be followed.
Copy will be provided at the time of candidates offer.
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. + Assist with facilities efforts. + Power and uninterruptable power supply (UPS) restoral. + Water problems. + Emergency cooling restoration. + Fire suppression exercises, restoration, and post fire events. + Act as an interface, as needed, between associates at the applicable location and centralized project / operations / MAC management.
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 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: + 2-5 yrs experience relevant experience, preferably at least 1 year in a data center environment + Must an in-depth knowledge of structured cabling + Knowledge of IEEE and BICSI cabling standards Physical Requirements: Heavy Work: May frequently exert force equivalent to lifting up to approximately 50 pounds and/or occasionally exert force equivalent to lifting up to approximately 100 pounds.
Vision: Requires the ability to perceive the nature of objects by the eye.
Near Acuity: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less.
Midrange: Clarity of vision at distances of more than 20 inches and less than 20 feet.
Far Acuity: Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more.
Peripheral: Ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point.
Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision.
Ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are.
Ability to adjust focus: Ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.
Color Vision: Ability to identify colors.
Speaking/Hearing: Possesses the ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening skills.