About This Role
This role involves assisting with the installation, adjustment, and changes of copper layer-one network connections for technical systems under supervision. It suits a technician interested in learning layer-one cabling infrastructure and working in a large enterprise environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the installation, adjustment, and change of copper layer-one network connections for technical systems under the supervision of a senior technician
- Install, terminate, test, and troubleshoot Category 5e/6/6a copper cabling for data infrastructure in a large enterprise environment
- Properly comb, dress, and label copper cables in accordance with site and industry standards (TIA/EIA, ANSI/BICSI)
- Implement structured pathways per approved designs, accounting for the physical constraints of copper media (bend radius, pull tension, separation from EMI sources)
- Interpret and follow floor plan designs; escalate any deviations from plan to a senior technician in a professional and timely manner
- Operate industry-standard copper test equipment (cable certifiers, tone generators, continuity testers) at a basic level and record results accurately
- Work from a request / ticket system, taking assigned tasks from queue to completion
- Document installation work clearly and contribute to the upkeep of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Support the network team on a regular basis (rack / de-rack network devices, assist during hardware replacements, participate in hotfix activity and change points)
- Support 24x7 data center and fab operation per on-call scheduling
- Follow all on-site security protocols, Standard Operating Procedures, and company policies
- Work effectively in a team environment
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Able to speak, read, and write clearly in English
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Must pass a criminal background check
- Must live within a one-hour drive of site
- Basic competence with standard hand tools
- Basic familiarity with cable and construction industry standards
- Basic familiarity with copper testing procedures and metrics (wire map, length, NEXT, return loss
- Demonstrated interest in and willingness to learn layer-one cabling infrastructure
- Solid, verifiable work history
- Moderate computer literacy: Microsoft Office, standard file systems, basic typing, and proper email etiquette
Nice to have:
- Associate's degree or technical certificate in a related trade
- 1+ year of experience in a construction environment
