Network Deployment Technician

📍 Field Network Technician – Contract Opportunity

Location: Youngstown, OH

📅 Project Duration & Schedule:

• Week 1: Tuesday, September 23 – Friday, September 26
• Week 2: Monday, September 29 – Thursday, October 2
• Daily Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (30- or 60-minute lunch break)

Project Overview

TEKsystems is seeking a skilled Field Network Technician to support a network infrastructure deployment at a Hospital in Youngstown, OH. This role involves hands-on installation, patching, and coordination of network components in collaboration with TEKsystems field staff, remote engineers, and third-party vendors.

Key Responsibilities

🔧 Installation & Setup

• Install network equipment in designated racks per layout diagrams
• Patch ports using color-coded standards:
  • Blue – Data
  • Purple – Wireless Access Points (WAPs)
  • White – Voice (as directed)
  • Orange – ObservSmart
  • Black – Vendor-specific

🌐 Circuit & Connectivity

• Confirm and activate AT&T Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) circuit
• Collaborate with NOC to patch network circuits
• Coordinate with PIAB vendor to install and extend voice lines

🤝 Vendor Coordination

• Identify and patch ports for:
  • Building Automation
  • Public Address Systems
  • Access Control
  • Surveillance Systems

📶 Wireless Infrastructure

• Install Wireless Access Points per floor plans
• Conduct wireless survey post-installation (if equipped)

📝 Reporting & Communication

• Provide daily progress updates and issue reports
• Follow direction from TEKsystems project managers and engineers

Required Skills & Qualifications

💡 Technical Expertise

• Experience with Cisco, Meraki, Fortigate installations
• Structured cabling and patching standards knowledge
• Familiarity with AT&T DIA activation
• Wireless AP installation and survey experience

📐 Industry Standards

• Understanding of TIA/EIA and BICSI best practices
• Ability to interpret rack layouts and floor plans

🧰 Tools & Equipment

• Must bring:
  • Basic hand tools
  • PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
  • Cable testing equipment (and wireless survey tools if applicable)

🗣 Soft Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration
• Ability to follow detailed instructions
• Professional demeanor with vendors and stakeholders

Deliverables

• Complete installation and patching of network components
• DIA circuit activation and vendor coordination
• AP installation and wireless survey (if applicable)
• Timely reporting of progress and issues