Datacenter Technician Job New Albany area,Ohio USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Position:
Datacenter Field Operations Technician

Location:
New Albany, Ohio (Onsite Only)

Environment:
24/7 Shift Environment (bonus will be paid for the afternoon and night shift per week)

Job Description:

The role requires 2-5 years of experience in data center operations, structured cabling, fiber optic installation/testing, or telecom/network infrastructure support. Experience deploying 50+ racks is preferred.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Data Center / Fiber Optic / Structured Cabling Technician

Core

Qualifications:

Hands-on experience in fiber optics, structured cabling (including Cat6A), rack and stack, testing, and break-fix support.
Proficiency with testing tools (OTDR, power meters, cable testers) and physical network troubleshooting (Layer
1).
Experience using ticketing systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Equipment Installation & Deployment:
Install server racks and network equipment; connect switches; manage, label, and route fiber optic and copper cabling; support rack moves, upgrades, and decommissioning.

Network Testing:
Test newly installed fiber and network circuits using OTDR and power meters to verify quality and signal strength.

Troubleshooting & Repair:
Diagnose connectivity issues, replace faulty hardware (cables, optics, switches), and respond to critical outages.

Maintenance:
Perform preventive maintenance, clean fiber optic connectors, inspect routing, and support new build-outs.

Safety & Compliance:
Follow data center safety procedures, use required PPE/ESD protection, and adhere to lockout/tagout protocols.

Collaboration:

Work with engineering, facility, and supply chain teams; maintain ticket updates and provide clear shift handovers.

Preferred Skills &

Certifications:

Experience with liquid-cooled data center racks, barcode scanning, asset tracking, and large hyperscale data centers.
BICSI Installer or Technician certification.
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift 50+ lbs regularly, stand/walk for extended periods, work on ladders/lifts, and handle small components in warm data center environments.