Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Required Skills & Experience
- 1-2 years of low voltage telecom exp
- fiber handling, termination, and testing skills
Must have steal toe boots and basic hand tools
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Bilingual
Job Description
Data Center Telecommunications Technician I – Job Responsibilities
- Install, pull, route, and secure copper and fiber optic telecommunications cabling throughout data center environments.
- Read and interpret construction drawings, cable schedules, rack elevations, and pathway layouts.
- Install cable pathways including basket tray, ladder rack, J-hooks, conduit, innerduct, and other supporting infrastructure.
- Terminate, dress, label, and test copper and fiber optic cables in accordance with customer specifications and industry standards.
- Assist with installation of cabinets, racks, patch panels, cable management systems, and telecommunications equipment.
- Perform cable routing while maintaining proper bend radius, separation requirements, and pathway fill ratios.
- Ensure all cabling is neatly dressed and installed to meet quality standards and customer expectations.
- Perform Moves, Adds, and Changes (MACs) for structured cabling systems.
- Install and label equipment in accordance with TIA/EIA, BICSI, and customer-specific standards.
- Utilize hand tools, power tools, ladders, and cable pulling equipment safely and effectively.
- Conduct cable continuity testing and basic fiber testing using approved test equipment.
- Identify and report installation deficiencies, damaged materials, and potential project issues to field leadership.
- Maintain accurate documentation of completed work, cable labeling, and redline drawings.
- Support commissioning activities by assisting with cable verification and troubleshooting.
- Follow all customer, company, and site-specific safety requirements, including OSHA and project safety protocols.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work area at all times.
- Work effectively as part of a team while taking direction from Leads, Foremen, and Project Management.
- Support multiple phases of structured cabling projects in active construction and live data center environments.
- Adhere to quality control processes to ensure all installations meet project specifications and customer acceptance criteria.
- Travel to project sites as required and work overtime, weekends, or shift work when project schedules demand.
- Demonstrate a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Pay ranges from $24-$25/hr