Data Center Technician II: Build & Maintain Critical Infra

Ericsson; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson is seeking a Data Center Services Technician to support the installation, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure within hyperscale and enterprise data center environments in Texas, primarily Plano. The role involves independent execution of standard deployment tasks, cabling, testing, and documentation, with safety and quality as top priorities.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years in data center operations, cabling, or IT infrastructure, and can interpret engineering drawings and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years in data center operations, cabling, or IT infra.
• Knowledge of data center hardware, racks, servers, and power systems.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, installation docs, and MOPs.

Responsibilities

• Install and deploy servers, network devices, and storage per designs.
• Route and terminate copper/fiber cabling with proper labeling.
• Install PDUs and verify power connectivity and management.
• Provision equipment and perform basic hardware installs and OOB connections.
• Conduct testing and validation, including fiber verification and turn-ups.
• Perform MACDs and FRU replacements per procedures.
• Maintain installation records, test results, and as-built docs.

Skills

Rack and stack

Structured cabling

Data center hardware

Networking equipment

Power distribution

OOB management

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Technical certification

Job description

Ericsson is seeking a Data Center Services Technician to support the installation, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure within hyperscale and enterprise data center environments in Texas, primarily Plano. The role involves independent execution of standard deployment tasks, cabling, testing, and documentation, with safety and quality as top priorities.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years in data center operations, cabling, or IT infrastructure, and can interpret engineering drawings and