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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., 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. ## Description Hourly position based upon experience & skill level Friday - Monday 8:00am - 6:30pm (schedule subject to change based on business need) 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. 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