Data Center Cabling Specialist

CBRE Group, Inc.; Virginia, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking an Installer to perform hands-on installation and decommissioning of data center network and cabling infrastructure.

You will pull and terminate copper and fiber cables, install ladder racks and seismic bracing, label connections, and test wiring while maintaining data center cleanliness. The role requires knowledge of wiring schemes, use of telecom tools, and a commitment to safety and quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and use of basic telecom hand tools.
• Must understand customer service.
• Cleared understanding of job safety requirements.
• Should be familiar with wiring schemes and wiring test.
• Reports to Operations Manager and take daily directions from Technician, Technician II, Lead Technicians, Senior Technicians and Advance Senior Technicians.
• 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
• Should understand and be capable in performing field terminations and labeling.
• 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)

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Telecom hand tools

Customer service

Job safety

Wiring schemes

Field terminations

Cable pulling

Labeling

Tools

Blueprints/Port maps

TC drawings

Fiber types SM/MM/Ribbon

Job description

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking an Installer to perform hands-on installation and decommissioning of data center network and cabling infrastructure.

You will pull and terminate copper and fiber cables, install ladder racks and seismic bracing, label connections, and test wiring while maintaining data center cleanliness. The role requires knowledge of wiring schemes, use of telecom tools, and a commitment to safety and quality workmanship.