Data Center Technician - Cedar Rapids, IA - Talent Community

POSITION:

Union Data Center Technician

CBRE is seeking a skilled technician for the data center environment in Cedar Rapids, IA, focusing on installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network infrastructure.

• Installation/decommissioning of network and cabling infrastructure in a Data Center environment.
• Deliver sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes, always with an eye on improvement.
• Provide structured feedback on project progress to stakeholders.
• Exhibit quality workmanship on all work and maintain Data Center cleanliness.
• Follow all production, safety, and quality standards, codes, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to remove project obstacles.
• Reading and comprehending blueprints and building documentation/redline work.
• Broad understanding of Data Center infrastructure technologies.

• Knowledge and use of basic telecom hand tools.
• Must understand customer service.
• Clear understanding of job safety requirements.
• Be able to read and understand floor plans.
• Should be familiar on wiring schemes and wiring testing.
• Should be able to pull all types of low voltage cable.
• Should understand and be capable in performing field terminations and labeling.
• Reports to Operations Manager and take daily directions from Technician, Technician II, Lead Technicians, Senior Technicians and Advance Senior Technicians.
• Capable of maintaining orderly paperwork, capable of running service jobs.
• Possess skill to layout MDF and IDF closets, be able to dress all types of cable, and perform all type of terminations.
• Capable of working in Data Centers.
• Shall be able to install ladder racking and seismic bracing both above and under raise floor.
• Basic understanding of both copper and fiber cable testing and troubleshooting.
• Read and understand blueprints and design document.
• Dress and furcate fiber trunks for splicing.
• Maintaining orderly paperwork and running service.
• Fusion Splice including Ribbon/Single OSP/ISP.
• Install, connect, and decompress network equipment.
• Operate DSX 5000 tester/OTDR tester.
• Program testers.
• Download test results to Linkware/Linkware Live.
• Save test results, verify, and submit to customer.
• Create mass labels and apply per Portmap.
• Differentiate live cables from decom cable.
• Copper testing and troubleshooting.
• Conduct service swaps of live networking devices.
• Understand "FIM" database and operate scanners.

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people.

At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recr or via telephone at  (U.S.) and  (Canada).

CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans).