Network Installation Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Stage, rack, mount, and cable enterprise network equipment — firewalls (HA pairs), managed switches, wireless access points, cellular backup routers, and IP power controllers — per project wiring specifications
• Execute structured network cutovers: follow power-on sequencing, migrate patch cables from legacy switches to new infrastructure, and manage site downtime within defined windows
• Perform pre- and post-installation validation: run speed tests, verify WAN failover, confirm VPN connectivity, and test all site-connected devices (POS, kiosks, printers, displays, payment terminals)
• Work through guided deployment tooling (web-based or software validation platforms) to complete configuration sections in sequence and resolve flagged errors before proceeding
• Cook with the location manager: verify site readiness before beginning, communicate during service interruptions, and confirm full operations at each milestone
• Label and document all cabling; capture pre- and post-installation photos; complete digital work orders and project tracking entries in real time
• Decommission legacy equipment, box for return shipment, and complete exit procedures per project closeout requirements

Skills

• Networking- Managed firewalls, HA pairs, managed switches, VLANs, PoE, VPN, WAN failover
• Wireless- Enterprise APs, PoE injectors, ceiling mounting, connectivity validation
• Cellular / WAN- Cellular backup routers, SIM installation, LTE/5G verification, dual-WAN failover
• Cabling- Cat5e/Cat6, RJ-45/RJ-11/coaxial, color-coded patch cables, labeling, documentation
• Power Mgmt- IP-controlled power strips/PDUs, outlet mapping, remote reboot
• Site Systems- POS terminals, KDS displays, kiosks, payment devices, digital menu boards
• Software- Web-based deployment/validation tools, project tracking platforms, remote access utilities
• Tools- Cable tester (8-pin), toner/probe, cordless drill, fish tape/glow rods, 12 ft ladder

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of field experience in low-voltage cabling, network installation, or telecommunications
• Hands-on experience with structured cabling: Cat5e/Cat6 installation, termination, and testing (RJ-45, RJ-11, coaxial)
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals — TCP/IP, VLANs, DHCP, DNS, PoE, and basic firewall and switch concepts
• Experience racking, mounting, and cabling commercial-grade network equipment (managed switches, firewalls, routers)
• Ability to read and follow detailed port-mapping tables, color-coded wiring diagrams, and multi-step technical procedures without deviation
• Proficient with cable testing tools (toner/probe, 8-pin cable tester) and basic network diagnostics (ping, traceroute)
• Disciplined documentation habits: cable labeling, photo deliverables, and digital work-order completion
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to pass a background check and drug screening
• Able to lift 50 lbs. regularly, work on ladders up to 12 ft, and sustain physical activity throughout an 8-hour shift