Data Center Field Technician: Cabling & Installations

Ericsson; Crestwood (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson is seeking a Data Center Services Technician to support installation, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure in hyperscale and enterprise data centers in the United States. The role involves rack-and-stack, structured cabling installations, equipment provisioning, testing, and providing operational support with safety and standards adherence.

The candidate should have experience in data center operations, telecommunications, or IT infrastructure, with strong attention to detail

Qualifications

• Experience in data center operations or IT infrastructure.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and installation documentation.
• Experience with rack-and-stack, cabling, testing, and equipment installation with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Execute rack-and-stack activities in data center environments.
• Perform structured cabling installations and equipment provisioning.
• Conduct testing and provide operational support while ensuring safety and standards.
• Collaborate with technicians, project teams, vendors, and customers to manage assignments.

Skills

Rack‑and‑stack

Structured cabling

Copper/fiber cabling

MOPs interpretation

Team collaboration

Detail orientation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Data center hardware

Racks/servers/power distribution

Installation standards

Job description

Ericsson is seeking a Data Center Services Technician to support installation, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure in hyperscale and enterprise data centers in the United States. The role involves rack-and-stack, structured cabling installations, equipment provisioning, testing, and providing operational support with safety and standards adherence.

The candidate should have experience in data center operations, telecommunications, or IT infrastructure, with strong attention to detail