Data Center Technician
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Key Responsibilities
- Install, route, and secure fiber optic and copper cabling(Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, SM/MM fiber)
- Perform rack and stack support with an emphasis on proper cable routing and management
- Terminate, test, and troubleshoot fiber (LC, SC, MPO/MTP) and copper connections
- Read and interpret cable run lists, floor plans, and network diagrams
- Label cables and ports according to data center standards and maintain accurate documentation
- Perform cable tracing, auditing, and cleanup to maintain organized pathways
- Use testing equipment such as OTDR, power meters, and cable certifiers
- Support build-outs, expansions, and decommissioning projects
- Ensure proper use of ladder racks, trays, and patch panels
- Follow strict TIA/EIA and BICSI standards for structured cabling
- Adhere to all safety protocols, including working at heights and in confined spaces
- Experience: At least 1 year of prior data center rack and stack experience, including knowledge of data center hardware installation, cable management, and general data center operations
- Technical Skills: Basic understanding of server hardware, networking equipment, and how they integrate within a data center environment
- Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and carry equipment (up to 50 lbs), bend, kneel, and stand for extended periods of time. Comfortable working in tight spaces
- Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail to ensure proper installation, cable management, and system configuration
- Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to troubleshoot basic hardware issues and report any problems or discrepancies to senior technicians
- Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively with other team members and follow instructions from senior technicians and project managers
- Work Environment: Willingness to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment with strict deadlines and performance targets
- Previous experience working in a large-scale data center environment
- Familiarity with industry-standard data center racking systems and cabling practices
- Knowledge of basic network equipment (e.g., routers, switches) and server configurations
- Work Hours: Full-time hours, Monday through Friday (with potential for overtime based on project deadlines)
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