Description:

Navigate a data center (row/aisle/rack/equipment)

Identify ports/equipment

Use labeling printers

Detail oriented

Install patch cords based on spreadsheets (to/from)

Run/install cabling with best data center standards (need/maintain bend radius/etc)

Use of test equipment when required a plus (Fluke)

Must be able to work individually as well as report directly to customer management

Customer site:

Verizon

5400 Duff Drive

Cincinnati, OH 45246

Hours: 9:30 PM to 5:30 AM Sunday through Thursday (5 nights)

Must have solid datacenter skills such as cablining/rack/stack/layer 1 troubleshooting. Must be detail oriented and able to work alone.

A. Work Functions

1) Supplier services shall include, but not be limited to,

a) Equipment installation, grounding (Verizon supplied), labeling, and removal/migration work.

b) Cable installation, mining, identifying, labeling, and testing.

c) Test/ turn up procedures including BERT, RFC, and enhanced RFC testing of Fiber Optics or Copper OSP circuits from Service Providers.

d) Assist with Data Service Operations Maintenance tickets as directed by DCIM or other Verizon authorized representative.

e) Any such other related Services as which may be ordered by Verizon including RMA staging.

f) Supplier shall have onsite technicians skilled and knowledgeable in DC powered equipment.

g) Supplier shall have onsite technicians skilled and knowledgeable in test, trace, and extend circuits.

2) All work performed by Supplier shall be performed under a NSS/NSR ticket provided by DCIM or other Verizon authorized representative.

3) All work performed by Supplier shall be documented within the Verizon tools when appropriate, such as:

a) Remedy (NSS/NSR)

b) Network Change Control (Kirke Request)

c) MOP

d) Tool for cable and equipment power and space management systems (IFP and/or Nlyte or similar asset repository).

4) All NSS/NSR tickets shall be completed within ten (10) days unless otherwise agreed to and communicated by Verizon.

5) Supplier shall perform cable, equipment, and cabinet installation Services in accordance with Verizon NNO Standards, which shall be made available upon request.

6) Supplier shall use ESD protection at all times when working on card or equipment replacement.

7) Installation Services shall include testing as described in Section B, Installation Expectations below.

8) Supplier is required to provide all test equipment necessary to complete the installation Services.

9) Prior to the start of any work in an NEC, a Kirke Request and a MOP must be issued and approved in accordance with the “Network Change Control Management Directive” number ME-ALL-DI-15-0000. Supplier vendor must have the Kirke Request number with them during any work.

10) As required in ME-ALL-DI-15-0000, all work activities performed in the NEC shall be performed during maintenance window hours (11:00 PM to 6:00 AM local time) unless specified otherwise by Verizon representatives.

a) Supplier shall only open cabinets or work on live equipment during maintenance window hours.

b) Prep work (non-network impacting) is allowed at any time.

c) Rough-in is allowed at 11:00 PM

d) Clean up can be completed between 5:00 AM and 6:00 AM

e) Supplier shall lock DCS bays after work is completed.

B. Installation Expectations

1) Supplier shall provide labeling material to label all cables and equipment as per Verizon Wireless NNO Standards.

a) Labeling shall not lag installation by more than 3 days, and requires temporary tagging to ensure the correct labeling is applied.

b) Labeling shall include Supplier initials.

c) All cable labels must include source/destination location and patch panel location.

d) NSRs cannot be closed until Supplier has completed the labeling.

e) Label needs to have complete CLLI code.

2) Supplier to follow fiber and copper cabling quality standards outlined in Section D, Testing Requirements below.

3) Supplier will only work off the Cabling Cut Sheet from DCIM, or other Verizon authorized representative.

4) Supplier shall not energize or de-energize live equipment without email confirmation.

5) Supplier shall install and connect cabling from each interface(s) identified in the cabling cut sheet unless given different direction from DCIM, or other Verizon authorized representative.

6) If Supplier finds missing, incorrect, or issues with the data in the Cabling Cut Sheet, Supplier shall notify the DCIM team within 24 hours of receipt of receiving the Cabling Cut Sheet.

7) If a job requires custom cabling or the stock of cable can’t support a Cabling Cut Sheet, then Supplier shall notify DCIM within 24 hours of receipt of receiving the Cabling Cut Sheet. Supplier shall create a BOM request for the cabling within twelve (12) hours of notifying DCIM.

Skills:

data center, cable, install, fiber, copper, excel data entry, Cable, Cat5, Cabling, Telecommunication, Cable tech

Top Skills Details:

data center, cable, install, fiber, copper,excel data entry

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Candidate should have experience in a Data Center environment, be able to speak with higher level manager at VzW and Ace, able to work with vendors and be calm under pressure.

Experience Level:

Intermediate Level

**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)

This job posting will end: September 30th, 2024

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