network technician Brampton
Job description
WaveStar Networks is seeking a skilled Data Centre, Network Installation technician for inside plant and to join our professional team who provide services to datacenter/telecom/industrial users, perform installation, turn up, testing and live cutover (routers/switches/storage/ telecommunication transport equipment) and connectivity in Kitchener and surrounding area.
Salary: $22 - $26/hr. (experienced based).
Benefits: Dental/Medical.
Dispatch: From Home.
Covering: Brampton ON, GTA West.
Culture: Advancement possibilities, interesting and unique work, medium size business that wants you to be proud of your work, team working based atmosphere.
Company Reputation: A top contractor for the Telecom/ISP industry.
Responsibilities:
- Perform installation, testing, night cutover, create As-built and maintenance of various types of Datacenter / Central-Office / Cable-Headend telecommunications equipment.
- Structured cabling including cutting, running, tying and crimping ethernet, switchboard, coaxial, fiber and power cabling.
- Install/Move/Add/Remove network servers, carrier grade switches, routers, storage and transport gear.
- Planning, installation, test and commissioning and removal of BDFB’s (Battery Distribution Feeder Bay), ironwork, DC cabling, DC fuse panel, AC & DC circuit-breaker, liquid cell batteries and power rectifiers.
- Basic commissioning of new Ciena and Fujitsu equipment and testing of new circuits for transport networks, Fiber Channel, RFC and BERT.
- Perform live cutovers to new or existing equipment, in maintenance windows (12am-6am).
Qualifications:
- 2 or more years’ experience in the field is highly beneficial.
- A good mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of the use of simple hand tools, power tools and complicated specialty tools such as fiber splicers, EXFO and Viavi test gear.
- General knowledge of equipment in common use in Datacenter/Telecom/Cable and remote sites, including installation and basic testing.
- Knowledge of ancillary equipment used in telecom installations, including but not limited to cables, connectors, steel work and other consumables that are used on a daily basis.
- Flexible and adaptable. Demonstrate the capability to be able to multi-task and accommodate a variety of assignments at various locations on a day-to-day basis.
- Patience and attention of fine details are key for quality installations and troubleshooting.
- Able and willing to travel as required for varying periods of time, occasionally with short (2-3 days) notice.
- Able to interpret Telecommunication Blueprints, Schematics and Specs and able to install equipment to specification.
- Able to interact with customer on-site personnel on job specific activities.
With head offices located in Richmond Hill ON, WaveStar Networks is a Canadian company with over 20 years’ experience providing a wide array of critical infrastructure and network services as well as professional and consulting services to telecommunication/ISP/Cable providers, data center operators and corporate/business/public sector customers.
At WaveStar, we are continuously looking for quality candidates for all our job postings regardless of how long they’ve been posted. Please visit our website at WaveStar.ca for additional information on us, and then search for us on Indeed for the many other opportunities available.
Unfortunately, due to the nature of our work only applicants who reside in Canada and who are eligible to work in Canada will be considered at this time.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $22.00-$26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday typically
Work Location: On the road
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $22.00-$26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Extended health care
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Brampton, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have previous Data Centre/Network Installation of the physical hardware (Ciena, Fujitsu, Nokia)?
Licence/Certification:
- Class G Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
About WaveStar Networks
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 51 to 200 Employees
Type: Contract
Website: www.wavestar.ca
