Union Data Center Technician
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Role Overview
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.
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About the Role
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.
What You’ll Do
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.
Reading and comprehending blueprints and building documentation/redline work.
Broad understanding of Data Center infrastructure technologies.
What You’ll Need
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.
Should be familiar on wiring schemes and wiring testing.
Should be able to pull all types of low voltage cable.
Should understand and be capable in performing field terminations and labeling.
Reports to Operations Manager and take 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
Shall be able to install ladder racking and seismic bracing both above and under raise floor.
Basic understanding of both copper and fiber cable testing and troubleshooting.
Read and understand blueprints and design document
Dress and furcate fiber trunks for splicing
Maintaining orderly paperwork and running service
Fusion Splice including Ribbon/Single OSP/ISP
Install, connect, and decom 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 decom cable
Copper testing and troubleshooting
Conduct Service Swaps of live networking devices
Understand "FIM" database and operate scanners
Why CBRE
When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.
Applicant AI Use Disclosure
We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.
Our Values in Hiring
At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.
Disclaimers
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
Relocation assistance and sign-on bonuses may be available on select positions only, for qualified candidates based on role requirements and experience
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Cleared understanding of job safety requirements.
Should be familiar on wiring schemes and wiring test.
Perform 4 pair continuity testing
Pull all types of low voltage cable including copper telecom cable
Performing all types of copper field terminations
Install ladder racking and seismic bracing
Patch network equipment
Read and Understand Port Maps/Matrices
Read and understand job floor plan and TC drawings
Install Copper and Fiber Cabling and labeling
Affixing Labels to cabling and Power Cords
Affix bar coding to equipment
Affix free printed label
Cut and install threaded rod
Cut and install Uni-strut
Cut and install fiber trough
Create/test Bonding whips, straps, and connections
Understand the basics of "FIM" and operate scanner
Install and test coax cabling (series 6 & 11)
Install OSP cables through conduits and maintenance
Install pull strings through conduits, in ceilings
Install ISP cables through conduits, in ceilings,
Install box eliminators (mud rings) in drywall
How to install/maintain firestopping
Understanding/Usage of fiber types (SM/MM/Ribbon)
Install and Service Network Equipment
Install ISP/OSP into cable enclosures (OSE)
EQUAL PAY DISCLAIMER: (ONLY REQUIRED ON POSTINGS WHERE STATES REQUIRE PAY TRANSPARENCY)
CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Union Data Center Technician is $31.46 hourly and the maximum of $32.31 hourly. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on their skills, qualifications, and experience.
This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance
About CBRE
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