Telecom and Technology Operations Technician - Nights

About This Role

As a CBRE Telecomm & Technology Operations Technician, you will play a key role in supporting critical technology infrastructure within a corporate office environment. In this role, you’ll handle complex hardware installations and upgrades, as well as perform testing and troubleshooting of components to ensure optimal performance and reliability. This position is part of the Critical and Technical Services team, which delivers essential technical maintenance and support in high‑demand client environments.

You will also provide IT and Telecomm Project Management for a variety of initiatives, including small, medium, and large‑scale rollouts tied to corporate real‑estate construction projects. These projects may include complete site or floor buildouts, branch remodels, corporate office expansions, and office relocations.

Location:

Manhattan, NY. Corporate office environment, on‑site/in‑office. Shift: M‑F 11:00 PM-7:00 AM.

• Coordinate and oversee hardware and cable installations (routing, terminating, structured cabling) including troubleshooting and testing.
• Perform remote hands support (e.g., power cycles, physical environment and cabling inspections, swap out failed components, hardware upgrades, IoT sensor troubleshooting and triage, testing of copper and fiber cables, handling storage media, and executing troubleshooting commands).
• Manage small to medium‑sized projects – space planning, power requirements, cabling requirements, and support for IT projects.
• Meticulously document all deployed devices, including serial numbers, MAC addresses, physical locations, network configurations, and installation dates in the asset management system (CMDB).
• Prepare incoming and outgoing shipments; compare packing lists with purchase details to ensure accurate make, model, and quantities are received and processed.
• Support Service Management and related processes by creating and updating assigned tickets; assist with physical access processes to ensure white spaces/communications spaces are secure.
• Assist with physical audits and enter findings into infrastructure management systems.
• Provide assistance during power maintenance events.

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 1-2 years of job-related experience or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Meet the physical requirements of this role, including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs or ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
• Ability to follow basic work routines and standards in the application of work.
• Communication skills to exchange straightforward information.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• General knowledge of infrastructure, related components and respective testing methods.
• General knowledge of electrical distribution, power consumption, and standard testing methods.
• Basic understanding of voice/data equipment heat dissipation, containment, and airflow standards.
• Basic math skills; ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

• Benefits start 1st of the month:
  Medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k, etc.
• Internal advancement available after 6-month mark.
• Competitive pay.

Base pay ranges from $42.00 to $52.00 per hour, depending on candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.

CBRE is an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity and is committed 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 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 call  (U.S.) or  (Canada).

CBRE does not use artificial intelligence tools to make hiring decisions and we ask candidates to disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.