Network Field Technician

Sun Coast Resources, LLC
United States, Texas, Houston
6405 Cavalcade Street (Show on map)
Feb 04, 2025
JOB TITLE: Network & Access Field Tech LOCATION: Houston, TX POSITION REPORTS TO: Service Desk Manager SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday. 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Some overtime, weekends, and travel will be required COMPENSATION: Hourly. Commensurate with skills and experience RESPONSIBILITIES * Running, terminating, testing, and troubleshooting indoor and outdoor Cat 5, Cat 6, and on rare occasions fiber cable * Installing and maintaining camera systems. This includes cabling, positioning, software installation, setting up views, granting/revoking permissions, and troubleshooting of the aforementioned responsibilities * Installation and maintenance of access control systems including locks, keypads, Access control units, key cards, and other credentials * Respond to emergency situations during and after hours to resolve immediate safety concerns * Handle work orders, paperwork, transport a variety of tools, equipment and supplies and ensure. the availability of materials required at job site * Disassemble broken or defective equipment to facilitate repair and reassemble equipment when repairs are complete * Program and deploy networking equipment such as Meraki switches, Meraki Access points, Palo Alto Firewalls, Battery Backups, and Ubiquiti wireless bridges * Assisting with basic Helpdesk and Desktop Support functions when required * Other tasks as assigned by manager and team lead BASIC REQUIREMENTS * Valid driver's license and a good driving record (must be able to pass MVR) * Stable Job history * Minimum 1-year prior experience in a similar role * Must have knowledge of installation methods such as neatly installing cable in a conduit using push/pull rods and pull string * Must be familiar with basic cabling and CAT5 cable termination and troubleshooting * Ability to mount and install backboards, cross connect racks, cabling rings and patch panels * Familiarity with IP addresses, command prompt, subnetting, VLANs, and other basic network functions and tools * Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals * Ability to exert 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25-50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10-20 pounds of force constantly * Ability to bend, sit, squat, stand, crawl, walk, reach above shoulder, and work in a standing position for long periods of time * Ability to communicate clearly in written and verbal with managers and other personnel * Must not be afraid of heights or tight spaces * Must be able to travel for up to a week at a time PREFERRED * Computer networking experience * Genetec and Milestone experience * IP camera experience, Axxis preferred * Meraki Experience Sun Coast Resources, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.