Data Center Fiber & Cabling Field Technician

Netpace Inc.; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Netpace Inc. seeks a Data Center Technician to install and maintain server racks, fiber optic cabling, and structured cabling in a high-density data center. You will deploy equipment, connect switches, and label cables while ensuring accuracy and safety.

The role requires hands-on testing with OTDRs and power meters, quick issue diagnosis, preventive maintenance, and collaboration with engineering and facilities teams. OSHA 10/30 and BICSI certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in fiber optics and structured cabling.
• Experience with testing tools and Layer 1 troubleshooting.
• Experience using ticketing systems.

Responsibilities

• Install server racks and network equipment; connect switches; manage, label, and route fiber optic and copper cabling; support rack moves, upgrades, and decommissioning.
• Test newly installed fiber and network circuits using OTDR and power meters to verify quality and signal strength.
• Diagnose connectivity issues, replace faulty hardware, and respond to critical outages.
• Perform preventive maintenance, clean fiber optic connectors, inspect routing, and support new build-outs.
• Follow data center safety procedures, use PPE/ESD protection, and adhere to lockout/tagout protocols.
• Work with engineering, facility, and supply chain teams; maintain ticket updates and provide clear shift handovers.

Skills

Fiber optics

Structured cabling

Rack and stack

Testing tools

OTDR

Power meters

Cable testers

L1 troubleshooting

Ticketing systems

Education

BICSI Installer/Technician cert

OSHA 10/30 cert

Tools

OTDR

Power meters

Cable testers

Job description

Netpace Inc. seeks a Data Center Technician to install and maintain server racks, fiber optic cabling, and structured cabling in a high-density data center. You will deploy equipment, connect switches, and label cables while ensuring accuracy and safety.

The role requires hands-on testing with OTDRs and power meters, quick issue diagnosis, preventive maintenance, and collaboration with engineering and facilities teams. OSHA 10/30 and BICSI certifications are preferred.