Field Network Technician

Field Technician Network Cable & Data Center Support Job DescriptionThe Field Technician Network Cable & Data Center Support role provides onsite technical support to maintain the integrity, stability, and efficiency of information systems hosted in IDF and MDF spaces across hospitals, clinics, and administrative offices. You will install and replace rack-level power resiliency hardware, deploy and decommission network and server equipment, perform low-voltage cabling work, and support IT operational requests within a site engineering and operations service delivery model. Responsibilities

• Provide onsite support in IT Data Centers, IDF, and MDF rooms to ensure stable and efficient operation of hosted information systems.
• Install, configure, and replace rack-level UPS units, primarily APC, as well as Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) and Power Distribution Units (PDU).
• Perform IDF remediation and cleanup, including rack and equipment organization, cable management, and removal of unused or obsolete cabling.
• Check and resolve cable issues related to end-user PC data sockets, wireless access points, CCTV cameras, and other connected devices.
• Install, terminate, splice, label, test, and troubleshoot voice, data, and fiber optic cabling for horizontal, backbone, and other cable runs.
• Organize cabling for pre-termination, including dressing cables, determining appropriate lengths, and applying accurate labels.
• Terminate patch panels and CAT5, CAT6, and fiber outlets in accordance with industry standards and project requirements.
• Use industry-standard test equipment to validate cabling performance, identify faults, and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Handle retrofit work by removing unused cables and addressing physical cable plant hazards to maintain safe and orderly technical spaces.
• Perform UPS battery replacement and faulty UPS replacement, and route removed units and batteries to designated areas for vendor pickup.
• Dress and route cables into technical rooms, modular furniture, and other work area outlets to achieve clean, professional installations.
• Assist with building out technical and equipment rooms, ensuring proper placement of racks, power devices, and cabling infrastructure.
• Test and troubleshoot cabling, document test results, and maintain accurate records for future reference and compliance purposes.
• Apply working knowledge of cabling standards, shop drawings, schematic diagrams, matrixes, and labeling schemes to daily tasks.
• Understand and adhere to environmental, health, and safety policies, and work safely in accordance with organizational procedures.
• Conduct required site surveys to assess existing infrastructure, identify remediation needs, and plan upcoming work.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in alignment with organizational policies and applicable laws, as needed for project activities.
• Provide testing, support, and remediation for copper and fiber layer 2 failures and issues involving UPS, ATS, and PDU devices.
• Support physical hardware and parts replacement for network, server, and storage systems, ensuring accurate cabling and documentation.
• Complete power systems health checks by verifying network cable connections to UPS, rack PDUs, and ATS units, and patching devices that are not connected.
• Confirm that network-connected systems are monitored in the organizations management tools, flagging any unmonitored devices for remediation.
• Document active error lights or messages on power and network equipment and coordinate follow-up remediation with designated contacts.
• Physically install and cable new hardware deployments, including servers, SAN equipment, and network devices, following rack and stack best practices.
• Uninstall hardware and cabling from decommissioned systems and prepare equipment for e-waste or secure drive destruction services.
• Support the lifecycle of power hardware by installing and removing UPS, ATS, and PDU devices as part of planned hardware refresh programs.
• Replace hot-swappable batteries in UPS units and route failed or replaced batteries to designated areas for vendor collection.
• Conduct audit and inventory activities by verifying or creating walking directions to IDF/MDF rooms and uploading them to site SharePoint.
• Check room temperature against established standards and confirm that environmental conditions meet compliance requirements.
• Review security measures for access control to technical rooms and report any issues or deficiencies.
• Identify combustibles or fire hazards in technical spaces and ensure they are removed or remediated to maintain a safe environment.
• Perform detailed inventory of rack and floor-mounted equipment, including network/telecom devices, servers and other powered IS equipment, and power delivery equipment such as UPS, PDUs, and ATS units.
• Accurately document all work performed, including cable routes, device labels, test results, and inventory updates, in the appropriate tools and repositories.

Essential Skills

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 13 years of directly related experience in IT, data center, cabling, or field technician work.
• Experience working in IT Data Centers, IDF, and MDF environments.
• Hands-on experience with rack-level UPS units, including installation, support, and configuration, primarily with APC devices.
• Experience with rack-level Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) and Power Distribution Units (PDU).
• Experience working with network access layer hardware such as switches.
• Experience working with servers in data center or network environments.
• Experience using Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) tools for monitoring and data entry.
• Working knowledge of voice, data, and fiber optic cabling installation, termination, splicing, labeling, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to terminate and work with CAT5, CAT6, and fiber outlets and patch panels.
• Proficiency in using industry-standard test equipment to validate cabling and diagnose issues.
• Working knowledge of cabling standards, shop drawings, schematic diagrams, matrixes, and labeling schemes.
• Ability to perform site surveys and document technical environments accurately.
• Capability to carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws when required.
• Willingness to travel locally to multiple sites as part of project work.
• Ability to work extended hours and overtime as needed to meet project timelines and operational requirements.
• Commitment to working safely and following all company policies and procedures related to environmental, health, and safety.

Additional Skills and Qualifications

• Experience supporting remediation of IDF and MDF environments in hospitals, clinics, and administrative offices.
• Background in rack and stack activities, including physical installation of servers, SAN, and network hardware.
• Experience with hardware deployment and decommissioning, including drive destruction and e-waste processes.
• Familiarity with copper and fiber layer 2 troubleshooting in enterprise environments.
• Experience with cable management best practices in data centers and telecom rooms.
• Understanding of power systems health checks and monitoring tools for UPS, PDU, and ATS devices.
• Ability to perform detailed inventory and auditing of network, server, and power infrastructure.
• Knowledge of routers and switches as part of network infrastructure.
• Comfort working in healthcare or highly regulated environments with strict standards for safety and access control.
• Strong documentation skills, including updating SharePoint or similar platforms with site directions, inventory, and test results.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with onsite points of contact and remote teams to coordinate remediation and monitoring activities.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $25.50 - $33.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.

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