data center technician

Network TechnicianShifts - 2pm - 12am - Thursday - Sunday - Subject to Change.Location - Richmond, VA 23228Duration- 5 to 6 Months with possible contract extension or hirePay Rate - $25/hr. to $27/hr. on W2Network Technician with a proven track record in:Racking and stacking of network devicesCable patchingPhysical layer troubleshootingEquipment disposal activitiesInstalling and troubleshooting Cisco and Avaya IP phonesResponsibilities:The patching cabling between network equipment and customer’s networkThe installation of power cables from equipment to power supply in rack/cabinet/closetThe installation, troubleshooting and de-installing network equipmentInstall/swap out devices (e.g., phone, computers, cables, boards, edge routers, switches and etc.)Install, troubleshoot, and de-install Network monitoring toolsComplete all hard and complex Move, Add Change (MAC) requests within the defined service levelsAct as interface between customer’s associates and managementProvide hardware break-fix services for network infrastructurePerform onsite call-through, data, voice, website and security testingPerform back-up testing to ensure all systems are connected to the customer’s network as directedSupport carrier testing of circuitsAssist with facilities effortsPower and uninterruptable power supply (UPS) restoralWater problems,Emergency cooling restoration,Fire suppression exercises, restoration, and post fire eventsSupport inventory management activitiesReceiving inventoryTagging of assetsTracking spares (crash kits)Ordering inventoryUpdating inventory recordsPrepare and return damaged equipmentAct as an interface, as needed, between associates at the applicable location and centralized project / operations / MAC managementCoordination services will be provided 24x7; Coordinate with and support other third party vendors (e.g., telecommunications, wiring, distributed antenna solutions, WAN/LAN management) in compliance with customer’s requirements.Experience and Education:Minimum 2 years of experience in data communicationsMust have a basic knowledge of Cisco switches and routersMust have a basic knowledge of local and wide area networking.