Data Center Field Operations Technician - Fiber & Rack

K&K Global Talent Solutions INC.

New Albany (OH)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 55,000

Full time

15 hours ago

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Job summary

K&K Global Talent Solutions INC. is seeking a Datacenter Field Operations Technician for a long-term contract in New Albany, OH.

The role involves deploying racks, cabling, testing, maintenance, and break/fix in a large-scale data center, with emphasis on safety and quality. The ideal candidate has OSHA 10/30 certification, 4+ years in data center operations, fiber optics experience, and hands-on experience with rack deployments, testing tools, and enterprise-grade infrastructure.

Qualifications

OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification is mandatory.
4+ years in Data Center Operations, Network Cabling, Telecommunications, or related field.
Hands-on experience with fiber optic installation, testing, and troubleshooting.
Experience with rack & stack deployments and structured cabling.
Familiarity with enterprise or hyperscale data center environments.
Experience using ticketing systems and maintenance workflows.
Ability to perform physical layer (Layer 1) troubleshooting and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

Perform rack receiving, rack & stack, cabling, energization, and decommissioning activities.
Install and route fiber and copper network cabling.
Support rack relocation, redeployment, and connectivity validation.
Maintain cable management and labeling standards.
Perform fiber testing using OTDR, optical power meters, VFL, and loopback testing tools.
Document and elevate circuit failures and quality issues.
Diagnose and repair fiber and copper connectivity issues.
Support hardware RMA and hot‑swap procedures.
Coordinate with vendors and cross‑functional teams.