Data Center Technician: Hands-On Cabling & Rack Install

Ericsson; Winnemucca (NV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson is seeking a Data Center Services Technician to support installation, operation, and maintenance of data center infrastructure in hyperscale and enterprise environments. You will perform rack-and-stack, structured cabling, equipment provisioning, testing, and ongoing operational support while adhering to safety and quality standards.

The role requires 1+ years in data center operations or IT infrastructure, with a focus on copper/fiber cabling, racks, servers, and power distribution.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification or vocational training preferred.
• 1+ years in data center operations, cabling, field services, or IT infrastructure.
• Knowledge of data center hardware, racks, servers, networking equipment, and power distribution.
• Understanding of copper and fiber cabling practices, basic optical networking concepts, and installation standards.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, installation documentation, and MOPs.
• Experience performing rack-and-stack, cabling, testing, and equipment installation with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and safety, organizational skills, and quality focus.
• Ability to work with technicians, project teams, vendors, and customers independently.

Responsibilities

• Execute rack-and-stack activities in data center environments.
• Perform structured cabling installations and equipment provisioning.
• Test and validate installations and provide operational support.
• Ensure safety and adherence to Ericsson and customer standards.

Skills

High attention to detail

Independent worker

Data center operations

Rack-and-stack

Structured cabling

Safety compliance

Customer/vendor coordination

Education

High school diploma

Technical certification / vocational training

Tools

Copper cabling

Fiber cabling

Power distribution systems

Networking equipment

Racks and servers

Job description

Ericsson is seeking a Data Center Services Technician to support installation, operation, and maintenance of data center infrastructure in hyperscale and enterprise environments. You will perform rack-and-stack, structured cabling, equipment provisioning, testing, and ongoing operational support while adhering to safety and quality standards.

The role requires 1+ years in data center operations or IT infrastructure, with a focus on copper/fiber cabling, racks, servers, and power distribution.