Data Center Technician - 24/7 On-Call Ops

Cologix, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid holidays

Non-accrued PTO

Disability coverage

Employee discount

Job summary

Cologix, Inc. in Columbus, OH, seeks a Datacenter Technician to maintain and operate our telecom data center infrastructure. You will install, test, and troubleshoot copper and fiber media, cross-connects, cabinets, and network equipment, ensuring uptime and security.

You will work in a fast-paced 24/7 environment, performing hands-on tasks, documenting procedures, and coordinating with vendors and internal teams to support our customers’ connectivity needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required and 2–3 years in critical facilities.
• Must have knowledge of Inside Plant disciplines; fiber/copper cabling per telecom standards.
• Experience with low voltage installation and testing is a plus.
• Fiber optic splicing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, and maintain copper and fiber media.
• Install cables, patch panels, cross-connects; manage cable runs.
• Lead troubleshooting for events or equipment failures; provide remediation recommendations.
• Operate DS0 through OC12 services and related equipment.
• Perform tests with fiber/copper testing systems; document readings.
• Monitor security, environmental and equipment status; maintain reports.
• Maintain site documentation for provisioning; ensure cleanliness and access control.
• Rotate on-call support and weekend coverage as needed.

Skills

Copper & fiber media knowledge

DS0-OC12 provisioning

Cable installation & patching

Fiber optic splicing

ISP disciplines knowledge

Cable testing systems

Troubleshooting copper/fiber

Network hardware familiarity

Documentation & inventory

Analytical troubleshooting

Written & verbal communication

Autonomous with team

24x7 on-call readiness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

VISIO

MS Office

Job description

Cologix, Inc. in Columbus, OH, seeks a Datacenter Technician to maintain and operate our telecom data center infrastructure. You will install, test, and troubleshoot copper and fiber media, cross-connects, cabinets, and network equipment, ensuring uptime and security.

You will work in a fast-paced 24/7 environment, performing hands-on tasks, documenting procedures, and coordinating with vendors and internal teams to support our customers’ connectivity needs.