Data Center Technician - 2nd Shift (Wed-Sat, 2pm-12am)

Cologix; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cologix in Columbus, OH is seeking a Datacenter Technician to support daily operations and maintenance of our data center infrastructure, including cabinets, cross-connects, and telecom equipment. You will handle installation, testing, and remote hands requests to ensure service reliability.

The role requires hands-on experience with copper and fiber media, cable testing, and troubleshooting, plus familiarity with Cisco gear and ISO standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; BICSITechnician credential preferred.
• 2-3 years’ experience in similar critical facilities preferred.
• Low voltage installation & troubleshooting experience a plus.
• Fiber optic splicing experience a plus.
• Functional knowledge of Inside Plant disciplines; fiber optic and electrical cabling per telecom standards; strong technical and mechanical background with transport gear.

Responsibilities

• Install, provision, test, and maintain copper and fiber media; install cabinets, equipment, and cross-connects.
• Perform remote hands requests and manage vendor maintenance of critical infrastructure equipment.
• Project installation, testing and troubleshooting of telecom infrastructure components (ladder rack, fiber guide, MDF/IDF, switches, routers, cabling).
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair customer and network circuits; lead troubleshooting during events or equipment failure.
• Monitor and document readings from electrical and cooling systems; maintain site documentation for cross-connects and power circuits.
• Maintain cleanliness and security of data center; participate in 24x7 on-call rotation and after-hours work as needed.

Skills

Copper and Fiber media expertise

DS0-OC12 testing

Cable installation & cross-connects

Troubleshooting skills

ISO ANSI standards knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

BICSITechnician Credential Preferred

Tools

Visio

MS Office

Job description

Cologix in Columbus, OH is seeking a Datacenter Technician to support daily operations and maintenance of our data center infrastructure, including cabinets, cross-connects, and telecom equipment. You will handle installation, testing, and remote hands requests to ensure service reliability.

The role requires hands-on experience with copper and fiber media, cable testing, and troubleshooting, plus familiarity with Cisco gear and ISO standards.