Data Center Technician (CT1-Leads)

Leapros, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid Sick Time

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Leapros Skilled Trades is seeking a Data Center Technician (CT1-Leads) in Cedar Rapids, IA. The role leads field teams on conveyance, structured cabling, and ISP installs within a high-scale data center, ensuring safety and schedule adherence.

The candidate brings 2+ years in data center infrastructure or industrial cabling, with proven leadership and a background in skilled trades. Expect a rigorous 50–70 hour week and opportunities to grow within a mission-critical environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in data center infrastructure or industrial structured cabling.
• Proven experience leading teams or specific work scopes in construction or mission-critical environments.
• Background in construction or skilled trades is highly preferred for CT1 technicians.
• Willingness and ability to work 50–70 hours per week as needed.
• Expertise in conveyance systems, ISP cabling, or high-fiber count environments.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, floor plans, and cable schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage field teams across conveyance, cabling, and ISP installations.
• Install, route, and secure cabling per design and specs.
• Oversee quality and progress to meet data center standards.
• Work 50+ hours weekly with 10-hour shifts; potential 7-day ops.
• Coordinate with management to track labor, materials, progress logs.
• Resolve installation issues related to conveyance and cable management.
• Enforce site safety protocols and PPE requirements.
• Support MACs within the data center environment.

Skills

Team leadership

Blueprint interpretation

Cable installations

Safety compliance

Physical stamina

Job description

Leapros Skilled Trades is actively hiring Data Center Technician (CT1-Leads) in Cedar Rapids, IA. This role involves leading and supporting infrastructure projects within a high-scale data center, focusing on conveyance, structured cabling, and Inside Plant (ISP) scopes. The ideal candidate is a skilled technician with a strong construction or data center background, capable of managing complex installations and leading teams through demanding project schedules.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $20 to $28 Per Hour BOE

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage field teams across diverse scopes including conveyance, structured cabling, and ISP installations.
• Install, route, and secure cabling and infrastructure components according to project design and technical specifications.
• Oversee the quality and progress of work packages to ensure compliance with data center standards.
• Maintain a minimum 50-hour weekly work schedule, including 10-hour shifts and potential transitions to 7-day operations.
• Coordinate with project management to track labor, materials, and daily progress logs.
• Identify and resolve installation issues related to conveyance systems and cable management.
• Ensure all site safety protocols and PPE requirements are strictly followed by the team.
• Support scheduled moves, adds, and changes (MACs) within the data center environment.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in data center infrastructure or industrial structured cabling.
• Proven experience leading teams or specific work scopes in a construction or mission-critical environment.
• Background in construction or skilled trades is highly preferred for CT1 level technicians.
• Willingness and ability to work a rigorous schedule of 50 to 70 hours per week as needed.
• Specific expertise in conveyance systems, ISP cabling, or high-fiber count environments.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, floor plans, and cable schedules accurately.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to stand, walk, and climb ladders for the duration of a 10-hour shift.
• Must be comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces.
• Manual dexterity required for terminating cables and handling small hardware components.
• Ability to work in various environmental conditions typical of a construction site.

Pay Transparency:

The anticipated pay range for this position is $20 to $28 per hour, based on relevant factors such as experience, skills, education, internal equity, and geographic location. Final compensation will be determined during the interview process by the hiring authority.

Benefits Summary:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Sick Time
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Leapros serves a tight community of proven, skilled tradespeople. As a team member, you are treated with the respect which your value has earned you. This means competitive pay, consistent work, a safety culture that starts at the top, and safety training.

We are committed to our core values and guiding ethical principles, to conducting business in a non-discriminatory manner, and to operating in strict compliance with applicable federal and state laws pertaining to Equal Employment Opportunity. To learn more about Leapros visit our website at www.leapros.com.