Union Data Center Lead Technician

Union Data Center Lead Technician

Location:

Monroe – Louisiana – United States of America

Job

Posted: 20-Jan-2026

Service line: GWS Segment | Role type:
Full-time | Areas of Interest:
Construction, Data Centers

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. 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.

• As a Lead Cable Technician, oversee the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network cabling infrastructure within data center environments.
• Guide and support a team of technicians, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, interpret technical documentation, and maintain compliance with industry best practices.
• Communicate effectively to ensure project progress, and provide structured feedback on project status to stakeholders.
• Maintain data center cleanliness and exhibit quality workmanship on all work performed.
• Follow all production, safety and quality standards, codes, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to remove project obstacles.
• Read and comprehend blueprints and building documentation/redline work.
• Demonstrate a broad understanding of data center infrastructure technologies.

• Knowledge and use of basic telecom hand tools.
• Must be capable of leading a crew of 1-5 technicians.
• Understand customer service, perform job walks, and communicate with customers for job requirements.
• Accept responsibility for the outcome of work performed by himself/herself and by employees who report to him/her.
• Clear understanding of job safety requirements.
• Ability to read and understand job floor plans.
• Familiarity with wiring schemes and wiring testing.
• Ability to pull all types of low voltage cables.
• Understand and perform field terminations and labeling.
• Capable of maintaining orderly paperwork and running midsize to large projects and service jobs.
• Layout MDF and IDF closets, dress all types of cable, and perform all types of terminations; basic understanding of fiber equipment, cable and fiber terminations.
• Basic understanding of copper and fiber cable testing and troubleshooting.
• Capable of working in Data Centers.
• Ability to work on analog, DSL, and extend T1 lines; patch network equipment.
• Reports to Operations Manager and takes daily directions from Technician, Technician II, Lead Technicians, Senior Technicians and Advance Senior Technicians.
• Track and submit timesheets for crew reporting; perform job walks; maintain paperwork and run service jobs.
• Knowledge and understanding of metrics/SLA’s and ability to track them.
• Knowledge and understanding of network handover and project close out.
• Identify the tech’s strengths and weaknesses to support performance development.

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.

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

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