Data Center Technician — 3rd Shift (2pm-12am)

Socket.dev; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k Retirement Plan

PTO

Job summary

Cologix is hiring a Datacenter Technician to oversee daily operations and maintenance of data center infra. You will install and test copper and fiber cabling, manage cross-connects, and coordinate with vendors to ensure uptime.

The role requires hands-on experience with telecom components and strong documentation practices. You will handle equipment provisioning, monitoring, and incident response, with on-call rotation and a focus on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; technical credentials preferred.
• Experience with copper/fiber media and testing equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot network infra and perform installations.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain telecom equipment including copper and fiber cable systems.
• Perform remote hands tasks and assist with vendor maintenance.
• Lead troubleshooting and repairs to minimize downtime and improve reliability.

Skills

Copper/fiber cabling

Fiber testing

Low voltage installation

Network hardware

ISO/telecom standards

Analytical troubleshooting

Documentation (VISIO/MS Office)

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

VISIO

MS Office

Job description

Cologix is hiring a Datacenter Technician to oversee daily operations and maintenance of data center infra. You will install and test copper and fiber cabling, manage cross-connects, and coordinate with vendors to ensure uptime.

The role requires hands-on experience with telecom components and strong documentation practices. You will handle equipment provisioning, monitoring, and incident response, with on-call rotation and a focus on safety and efficiency.