What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Technician position at TechNix LLC?
Position: Network Technician
Duration: 6 months
Location: St. Paul, MN (onsite from day 1)
Interview Mode: In-person Interviews
On-site, multiple locations across the 7-county metro area, job includes performing work both inside and outside
Travel: Reliable transportation required
- Anticipated Project Start Date: July 15, 2026 or as soon as Work Order Contracts are executed
- Anticipated End Date: December 15, 2026
Description of Project
The Metropolitan Council (Met Council) is seeking up to four full-time Network Technician resources to install or replace network switches and ports in Transit and Met Council system infrastructure throughout the organization. This work will be conducted throughout the 7-county metro area, both inside and outside.
At a high level, the resources will support Met Council System Engineers in diagnosing and troubleshooting network connectivity issues.
Sample Tasks
- Install or replace physical network switches and ports in Transit and Council system infrastructure throughout the organization
- Support System Engineers in diagnosing and troubleshooting network connectivity issues
- Support and communicate about workspace standard power systems and wireless connectivity issues with the network team
- Document work performed using pictures, notes, and shared spreadsheets
- Ensure equipment installation is in proper location of Council and Council connected infrastructure
- Ensure basic installation steps are performed
- Communicate set-up issues and concerns with System Engineers and the network team
- Identify appropriate hardware equipment to be transported and delivered for the required job
- Safely load and secure hardware equipment in Council vehicles
- Document appropriate hardware equipment delivered to System Engineer
- Discuss planned hardware transportation, installation, schedule, and connection with the Systems Engineer
- Assist the Systems Engineer in layout of new infrastructure equipment
- Communicate planned work completion or issues
- Provide knowledge transfer to other Network Team members as required
Desired Skills
- High school diploma/GED AND four or more years of relevant work experience; or an Associate or higher degree OR two-year college/technical school certification AND two or more years of relevant work experience
- Cisco certification
- Azure certification
- Experience working with General low voltage power, multi-media connectivity, and SolarWinds
- Experience reading blueprints and floor plans
- Experience promoting an equitable, positive, and respectful work environment that values culture and diversity among all employees