Union Data Center Technician

POSITION

Union Data Center Cabling Technician I

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.
• Read and comprehend blueprints and building documentation/redline work.
• Broad understanding of Data Center infrastructure technologies.

• 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.
• Familiar with wiring schemes and wiring testing.
• Ability to pull all types of low voltage cable.
• Capability in performing field terminations and labeling.
• Reports to Operations Manager and takes daily directions from Technician, Technician II, Lead Technicians, Senior Technicians and Advance 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.
• Install ladder racking and seismic bracing both above and under raised floor.
• Basic understanding of both copper and fiber cable testing and troubleshooting.
• Read and understand blueprints and design documents.
• Dress and fuse fiber trunks for splicing.
• 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 decommissioned cable.
• Copper testing and troubleshooting.
• Conduct service swaps of live networking devices.
• Understand FIM database and operate scanners.

Relocation assistance and sign‑on bonuses may be available on select positions only, for qualified candidates based on role requirements and experience.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.