Union Data Center Technician

Overview

Union Data Center Technician

Job

Posted 30-Jan-2026

Service line: GWS Segment

Role type:
Full-time

Areas of Interest:
Construction, Data Centers

Location(s):
Mesa - Arizona - United States of America

CBRE | DIRECTLINE, a CBRE Data Center Solutions business, is a leading technology infrastructure services provider enabling mission critical data center infrastructure for the world’s technology leaders. Catering to a broad spectrum of technology and client requirements, 1200+ skilled technicians deliver over 1000 projects annually across data center markets in the US and APAC. DL has proven success in the deployment of next-generation infrastructure technologies across the data center lifecycle;

from design & planning, install & build through Day 2 maintenance, technology upgrades & retrofits, including delivering the latest wave of AI/ML platforms.

POSITION: Union Data Center Technician

About the Role

As a Technician 1, you will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of low voltage cabling infrastructure within a data center environment. This role involves running cables, connecting wires, and ensuring proper installation of all internal infrastructure. You will work under supervision, performing tasks with installed cables, and adhering to safety protocols. The position may require working both indoors and outdoors, sometimes in confined or elevated spaces, and interacting with customers to address concerns and provide support.

• 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.

What You’ll Need:

• 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 with 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 Advanced 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 documents
• Dress and furcate fiber trunks for splicing
• Maintaining orderly paperwork and running service
• Fusion Splice including Ribbon/Single OSP/ISP
• Install, connect, and decommission 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 cables
• 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…