Location: Brookfield,WI, USA
W-2 ONLY On-site in Brookfield, WI *Description:* JOB SUMMARY: Install, test, modify and terminate fiber/coax/Cat 5/6 within customer data center or applicable telecommunication zones. Perform server installs, drives, switches, routers, ladder racks, cages and cabinets. Work with customer equipment, determine work priorities/manage order commitments; conduct advanced testing; install custom ladder racking. Perform custom installations; perform advanced troubleshooting/advanced fiber terminations; design/lead cage builds; troubleshoot security systems and customer equipment. RESPONSIBILITIES: . Run fiber and coax cross connects and follows proper termination techniques per company established processes and procedures. . Perform Installs/Tests/Modifies Cross Connects and ensures proper dressing of the following: coax cross connects (repeater), fiber cross connects (Unicam termination), twisted pair copper cross connects, intra-building cross connects, 66 block/110 block terminations. . Deploy cabinet rack mount PDU's. Install cable management systems to include wire managers and patch panels. . Rack and stack customer equipment. . Install and test cross connect circuits (switched, multiplexed, T1, DS3, OC3-48, Eth, GigE, 10Gig etc.). . Conduct carrier circuit maintenance. . Troubleshoot switched / multiplexed / media converted circuits; escalates to, and works with Networking Group, as needed. . Install circuits requiring advanced fiber terminations. Conduct carrier circuit testing. . Work with customers to troubleshoot issues. May require console to device and perform basic config (DRAC, iLO). . Maintain detailed written records of all work activity. . Manage and maintain Technicians, day to day operations and appropriate project staffing requirements. . Escalate SRs that require additional information. . Determine work priorities from the ticketing queue and ensures adherence to all commit times. . May perform other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: . Knowledge of cable limitations to daily work (distance limitations, etc.) . Able to read installation drawings (Visio drawings/spreadsheets). . General knowledge of safe working practices (e.g., familiar with proper tool safety, eye protection, ladder safety, etc.). . Basic understanding of Unix / Windows booting process and commands. . Troubleshoot switched / multiplexed / Media converted cross connects and intra-building cross connects. . Experience with troubleshooting all circuits with carriers. . Understand System Command Language (Unix, Windows). . Able to lift heavy equipment/items. . Able to perform all essential job functions, including walking, standing, bending, stooping, climbing, lifting and manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation. . Able to work days/nights/weekends/holidays, if needed and/or required. . Must be flexible to travel across the U.S. based on project needs up to 50% of the time QUALIFICATIONS: . High School Diploma or GED required . 3+ years of related work experience with server builds in a production data center environment. . One or more of the following certifications preferred: Fluke CCTT Copper, Fluke CCTT Fiber, JDSU BERT Testing, Digital Lightwave Testing. BICSI Level II Copper, BICSI Level II Fiber, FOA - CFOT, Comp-TIA A, Comp TIA Network+. . Candidate must be able to lift up to 50 lbs throughout the day . Candidate must possess strong communication skills . Candidate must have a disciplined approach to managing task assignments. People skills, good judgment, and flexibility are critical to this position. . Proficiency with basic operations of a PC is necessary; Proficient in MS Office and Outlook preferred *Skills:* Data center, Infrastructure *Top Skills Details:* Data center *Additional Skills & Qualifications:* This person will need to have great communication skills to work directly with customers and vendors. We need skill set somewhere between a strong IT Tech and a Lead. They will work several hours a week independently so they will need to be capable of using a work order ticketing system (we use Service Now), racking, stacking, running cable, decommissioning equipment, following procedures, documenting tickets, terminating fiber, copper, etc. This is a 2nd shift position working 2p - 10p Monday - Friday. *Experience Level:* Intermediate LevelAbout TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.