Data Center Technician: Rack & Cabling Pro, 50–100% Travel

Ericsson; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; 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 activities, cabling installations, equipment provisioning, testing, and operational support with minimal supervision.

The role requires 1+ years in data center ops or IT infra, plus knowledge of data center hardware, copper/fiber cabling, and the ability to read drawings and MOPs.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in data center operations, structured cabling, telecommunications, field services, or IT infrastructure support.
• Experience with data center hardware, racks, servers, networking equipment, power distribution systems, and structured cabling.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, installation documentation, and MOPs.
• Experience performing rack-and-stack, cabling, testing, and equipment installation with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel 50%–100% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Execute rack-and-stack activities and structured cabling installations.
• Provision, test, and support equipment in hyperscale and enterprise data centers.
• Work safely and in compliance with Ericsson and customer standards.
• Collaborate with technicians, project teams, vendors, and customers.

Skills

Data center operations

Structured cabling

Rack-and-stack

Copper and fiber cabling

Interpret engineering drawings

MOPs procedures

Safety compliance

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 activities, cabling installations, equipment provisioning, testing, and operational support with minimal supervision.

The role requires 1+ years in data center ops or IT infra, plus knowledge of data center hardware, copper/fiber cabling, and the ability to read drawings and MOPs.