Lead Data Center Technician

Job Description

Lead Data Center Technician – Structured Cabling & Fiber Installation | Manassas, VA and Greater Northern Virginia Area

Join Next Level Technician as a Lead Data Center Technician in Manassas, VA! Earn $28-$35/hr., enjoy weekly pay, benefits, and steady work with a national leader in low voltage staffing.

• Lead and supervise field technicians during data center infrastructure projects
• Serve as the on-site point of contact while overseeing safety, training, and technician development
• Mentor, train, and develop junior technicians and installers
• Install, terminate, test, and certify structured cabling systems including: Single-mode and multi-mode fiber optic cabling, Cat6, Cat6A, and other copper cabling systems, Backbone and horizontal cabling infrastructure
• Install and dress network, server, and telecommunications equipment within cabinets and racks
• Conduct cable labeling and administration in accordance with customer and industry standards
• Read and interpret blueprints, floor plans, rack elevations, Cutsheets and construction drawings
• Ensure installations meet project, customer, and industry standards.
• Testing & Documentation:
  Review copper/fiber testing, maintain documentation, and resolve issues before completion
• Safety & Compliance:
  Follow OSHA and customer safety requirements
• Maintain safe work practices, housekeeping, training, and data center security procedures

• Minimum 5 years of experience in structured cabling, telecommunications, or data center infrastructure
• Proven experience leading crews or supervising data center installation teams
• Proven experience with Cat6 and fiber optic cabling installation (pre-terminated preferred), strong knowledge of fiber/copper systems and TIA/EIA/BICSI standards, and proficiency with fiber and copper testing equipment
• Ability to read drawings, cutsheets, and project specifications
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Excel, and Teams
• BICSI, OSHA, Lift, and manufacturer certifications are a plus
• Must have basic hand tools and required PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, hi-vis vest, steel-toe boots)
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., work on ladders/lifts, and perform bending, kneeling, climbing, and physical labor throughout the day
• Work Environment: Comfortable working in varying temperatures, active construction sites, traveling, and extended hours as needed
• Willingness to travel to job sites within Manassas, VA as needed

• Weekly Pay:
  Get paid every week, no waiting
• Competitive Wages: $28-$35/hr. based on your experience and skillset
• PTO, medical benefits, sign-on & referral bonuses
• Career Growth:
  Advance through BICSI-certified training and real project experience
• Dedicated Recruiter Support:
  Deep knowledge of Virginia’s low voltage industry
• National Footprint:
  Be part of a team respected across Virginia and the U.S.

Next Level Technician connects job-ready low voltage techs with top employers. We handle compliance, payroll, and safety so you can focus on your career. Advance your skills and grow with us!