Company
SMS Datacenter is a growing IT MSP for Managed Services, Colocation, Networking, Private Managed Cloud, and Help Desk. We are a team of engineers and techs who tackle new projects, challenges, and issues every day, supporting users workstations, infrastructures, and networks so they can focus on succeeding in their own jobs. If you enjoy intense days of helping people and working with fellow professionals to solve problems and create clean solutions, then you may be a future member of our team!
Description
We are hiring capable Facilities and Cabling Technicians to join our team. The work will be on-site and at customers' sites in and near Irvine, California.
This is a full-time contract estimated to last 4 6 months, with the possibility of being converted into a direct long-term position afterward.
Responsibilities
- Trace, create, run, patch, tag, and manage cables
- Label cables physically and on diagrams
- Deploy and terminate various types of cable and cross-connections in data centers and at customer offices, which may include fiber, copper, 1G, or 10G cable
- Rack and stack, de-rack and de-stack
- Handle and help lift and move equipment and cabinets
- Provide remote hands for engineers as needed
- Work with customers respectfully, keeping composure and professionality with irate customers
- Train data center technicians
- Perform other job duties as needed
Physical Requirements of the Role
Must be able to safely lift and carry equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis without assistanceMust be able to safely lift heavier equipment with team assistance or use of appropriate lifting equipment (dollies, carts)Must be able to reach, bend, and crouch to access equipment in tight or elevated spaces, including server racks at floor and ceiling levels.Must be capable of standing, walking, and moving throughout the data center environment for extended periods of time.Must be able to work on ladders or platforms to manage cable runs or hardware in elevated racks.Must be able to do repeated hand and arm movements for cable management, hardware installation, and equipment maintenance.Must be able to use proper body mechanics while adhering to safety guidelines to prevent injuryOther Required Qualifications
Extensive experience and knowledge of cablingProblem-solving, adaptability, proactivity, and the willingness to take on and learn from a wide range of tasks as neededPreferred Qualifications
Fiber splicing experienceGeneral network knowledge including, TCP / IP, Layer 2 (VLAN), WAPs, 802.11x, routing, switchingBICSI, C-7, and / or forklift certificationCertifications by CompTIA, Cisco, Fortinet, VMWare, or possessing equivalent knowledge