Data Center Technician II - LEA/ LEB

CBRE; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

CBRE | DIRECTLINE, a CBRE Data Center Solutions unit, seeks a Technician II to support installation, decommissioning and maintenance of network cabling in a data center environment. You will ensure safety, quality, and cleanliness while coordinating with stakeholders on project progress.

You will handle copper and fiber testing, splice work, and field terminations, reading blueprints, and supporting MDF/IDF closet layouts. This role is onsite in US data centers with a focus on reliability.

Qualifications

• Current LEA or LEB license required and active.
• Reading and understanding blueprints, wiring schemes and floor plans.
• Experience with copper and fiber testing and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Installation/decommissioning of network and cabling in a Data Center.
• Deliver repeatable, quality-focused solutions and process improvements.
• Provide structured feedback on project progress to stakeholders.
• Maintain data center cleanliness and safety compliance.
• Follow all standards, codes and best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to remove project obstacles.
• Read blueprints and build docs; perform terminations and labeling.
• Layout MDF/IDF closets and manage low voltage cabling.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Customer service

Safety compliance

Cable testing

Troubleshooting

Site collaboration

Reading plans

Project feedback

Education

LEA or LEB license

Tools

Versiv OLTS

OTDR

Fiber splicing equipment

Job description

CBRE | DIRECTLINE, a CBRE Data Center Solutions business, is a leading technology infrastructure services provider enabling mission critical data center infrastructure for the world’s technology leaders. Catering to a broad spectrum of technology and client requirements, 1200+ skilled technicians deliver over 1000 projects annually across data center markets in the US and APAC. DL has proven success in the deployment of next-generation infrastructure technologies across the data center lifecycle; from design & planning, install & build through Day 2 maintenance, technology upgrades & retrofits, including delivering the latest wave of AI/ML platforms.

About the Role:

As a Technician II, you will be a vital contributor to the robust operation of our Data Center, focusing on the meticulous installation, decommissioning, and maintenance of network and cabling infrastructure. This role demands a commitment to delivering sustainable, repeatable solutions, consistently prioritizing quality workmanship, safety, and data center cleanliness. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders, provide structured project feedback, and utilize your expertise in telecom tools, wiring schemes, cable pulling, termination, and network patching. Ideal candidates will possess a strong understanding of copper and fiber cable testing, troubleshooting, and splicing, along with experience in MDF/IDF closets and reading blueprints, ensuring the continuous efficiency and reliability of our critical infrastructure.

What You’ll Do:

• Installation/decommissioning of network and cabling infrastructure in a Data Center environment.
• Deliver sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes, always with an eye on improvement.
• Provide structured feedback on project progress to Stakeholders.
• Exhibit quality workmanship on all work and maintain Data Center cleanliness.
• Follow all production, safety and quality standards, codes, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with various Stakeholders to remove project obstacles.
• Reading and comprehending blueprints and building documentation/redline work.
• Broad understanding of Data Center infrastructure technologies.

What You Need:

• Current LEA or LEB license required. Active licensure must be maintained throughout employment.
• Knowledge and use of basic telecom hand tools.
• Accept responsibility of outcome of work performed.
• Must understand customer service.
• Clear understanding of job safety requirements.
• Be able to read and understand job floor plan.
• Should be familiar on wiring schemes and wiring testing.
• Should be able to pull all types of low voltage cable.
• Should understand and be capable in performing field terminations and labeling.
• Capable of maintaining orderly paperwork, capable of running midsize projects and service jobs.
• Possess skill to layout MDF and IDF closets, be able to dress all types of cable and perform all types of terminations.
• Capable of working in Data Centers.
• Shall be able to work on analog, DSL and be able to extend T1 lines.
• BE able to patch network equipment.
• Basic understanding of both copper and fiber cable testing and troubleshooting.
• Troubleshooting of copper and fiber cables
• Work on analog lines and extend T1 connections
• Possess skills to layout MDF and IDF closets
• Direct/supervise others to perform tasks
• Decommission fiber trunks and jumpers
• Troubleshoot fiber circuits (Versiv OLTS, OTDR)
• Perform fiber splicing (OSP, ISP, SM, MM)
• Conduct and supervise Service Swaps
• Perform multiple pair copper splicing.
• Follow infrastructure design and install

Why CBRE:

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Relocation assistance and sign-on bonuses may be available on select positions only, for qualified candidates based on role requirements and experience.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.