Cabling Technician - Data Center

About Us

Black Box is a trusted global leader in Integrated Technology Solutions, known for delivering best‑in‑class services driving innovation to our customers across various industries. Since our inception in 1976, we have remained committed to social responsibility, striving to make a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. Our team operates with a deep sense of inspiration, competency, shared ownership, accountability, and pride guided by a “by all means” mindset that ensures customer success through excellence and integrity.

• Location:
  
  Rosemount, MN
• Position:
  Infrastructure Technician – Data Center & Telecom

• Exhibit a high level of safety and quality on all work, following the Company’s Safety Program and the client’s worksite policies regarding production standards, codes, and best practices.
• Install and decommission critical cabling and network infrastructure in a Data Center environment, including:
• Install, set, and level network cabinets; ground cabinets; and set up backup equipment.
• Label copper and fiber jumpers for installation, pull cables at IDF (Intermediate Distribution Frame) and BDF (Building Distribution Frame) locations.
• Move materials and receive to staging; pre‑fab open boxes for jacks, face plates, pre‑mark labels, patch panels, and other components.
• Stage, build, and install 2‑post and 4‑post racks.
• Read, comprehend, and adhere to project design drawings, specifications, manufacturer recommendations, and installation standards.
• Document and track all work performed daily, maintaining logs and reports.
• Maintain the work area by organizing materials, tools, and equipment, collecting debris, and addressing hazardous conditions promptly.

• Ability to listen carefully, follow instructions, and work collaboratively as a team player.
• Reliable, punctual, and ready to work with a positive attitude.
• Basic understanding of structured cabling system installation, commissioning, and telecom connectivity; knowledge of safe hand‑tool usage for telecom and construction.
• Ability to work in a fast‑changing environment with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Willingness to work days, nights, and weekends as required.
• Self‑motivated, possess integrity, and an excellent work ethic.
• Reliable source of daily transportation.
• Proficiency with a computer and/or handheld tablet.
• Read, write, and understand English.

• Wire stripper / crimper
• 8" cutting pliers
• 8" needle‑nose pliers
• 9" torpedo level
• 25' tape measure
• 8" adjustable wrench
• Utility knife
• Electrician’s scissors & cable splicer’s knife with pouch
• Socket wrench set (1.5" or 2" "/ 7/16" ", 9/16" ", 1/2" ", 3/4" ", 15/16")
• Open wrench set (1/2" ", 3/4" ", 5/8")
• Cable stripper
• 5‑in‑1 screwdriver or flat/Philips screwdriver set
• Hammer
• Flashlight
• Tool pouch or belt

• Comfortable with Inside Plant (ISP) and Outside Plant (OSP) work environments.
• Noise level typically moderate.
• Required to sit, use hands, stoop, kneel, reach, and speak or hear regularly.
• Often required to stand for long periods and walk frequently.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working from ladders/lift heights and in tight confined spaces.
• Must be able to work in both high‑ and low‑temperature areas.

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Zero to 5 years of experience.
• OSHA 10 certification preferred; willingness to obtain within 90 days.
• First Aid / CPR certificate preferred or willingness to obtain within 90 days.
• BICSI Technical Certifications preferred.