What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Technician (Travel) position at PEAKE?
Who We Are:
PEAKE is a technology integrator focused on bridging the gap between people, technology, and operations. For more than eighteen years, PEAKE’s team of experts in mobile infrastructure, communication systems, and enterprise operations has guided customers through the complex communications technology landscape to design and integrate advanced, end-to-end solutions that meet technology and operational infrastructure needs of any scope and complexity.
What We Do
We are seeking a Network Technician to support our Enterprise Services division. In this warehouse-based role, you will be responsible for receiving, inspecting, inventorying, and staging network equipment and components for deployment to customer sites onsite in Mojave, CA.
You will work closely with the Network Installation and Project Management teams to ensure equipment is fully prepped, configured as needed, and packaged correctly for field installation.
This is a great opportunity for someone with strong organizational skills and hands-on experience handling network hardware.
Key Responsibilities:
- Receive and inspect incoming shipments of network equipment (routers, switches, wireless components, servers, cabling, peripherals, etc.).
- Verify shipment contents against packing lists and purchase orders.
- Perform basic testing / verification of equipment as needed.
- Label and inventory all equipment into tracking systems.
- Stage equipment according to project requirements — bundling, kitting, pre-configuration as required by field engineers.
- Package equipment for safe shipment to installation sites.
- Maintain an organized and safe warehouse staging area.
- Assist with physical inventory counts and ongoing inventory accuracy efforts.
- Collaborate with Project Managers and Field Engineers to support project readiness and delivery schedules.
- Occasionally assist with returns, RMAs, or warranty processes for faulty equipment.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience handling and staging network equipment and/or IT hardware.
- Basic understanding of network hardware types (routers, switches, firewalls, wireless gear, cabling).
- Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately track inventory.
- Ability to lift equipment (typically 50 lbs or less).
- Comfortable working in a warehouse environment with standing, lifting, and manual handling of equipment
Work Location & Schedule
- Standard work schedule is Monday through Thursday, 10-hour shifts totaling 40 hours per week.
- This schedule allows for a consistent four-day workweek with Fridays off
- All travel and onsite accommodation expenses fully covered by PEAKE
- Daily per diem allowance for meals and incidental expenses. (Note: based on GSA rates and typically tax-free when aligned with federal travel guidelines; paid in addition to wages to reduce out-of-pocket costs and simplify expense tracking.)
Start Date:
- Anticipated immediately
Clearance Requirement
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Applicants must successfully complete a background investigation and have no felony convictions, with no more than one misdemeanor on record.
- DoD Secret clearance strongly preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications (range $68,500 - 72,000)
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and 11 paid federal holidays
Equal Opportunity Employer
PEAKE hires based solely on business needs and the qualifications of each individual. We do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. We are committed to compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
Salary : $68,500 - $72,000