Data Center Technitians

BeaconFire Inc; Ohio; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

BeaconFire Inc. seeks a hands-on Data Center Technician to install server racks and network gear, connect switches, and manage fiber/copper cabling. You will test circuits with OTDR and power meters, diagnose outages, and perform preventive maintenance in a secure data-center environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineering, facility, and supply chain teams, adherence to PPE/ESD and lockout/tagout, and maintaining accurate ticket updates for shift handovers.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with fiber optics and structured cabling.
• Proficiency in testing and physical network troubleshooting.
• Experience using ticketing systems.

Responsibilities

• Install server racks and network equipment; connect switches; manage, label, and route fiber and copper cabling; support rack moves, upgrades, decommissioning.
• Test newly installed fiber and networks using OTDR and power meters to verify quality.
• Diagnose connectivity issues; replace faulty cables, optics, switches; respond to outages.
• Perform preventive maintenance; clean fiber connectors; inspect routing and safety compliance.
• Follow data center safety procedures, PPE/ESD protection, and lockout/tagout protocols.
• Collaborate with engineering, facility, and supply chain teams; maintain ticket updates and handovers.

Skills

Fiber optics

Cat6A cabling

Rack and stack

Testing

Break-fix support

Ticketing systems

Network troubleshooting

Education

BICSI Installer or Technician certification

OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification

Tools

OTDR

Power meters

Cable testers

Job description

• Hands-on experience in fiber optics, structured cabling (including Cat6A), rack and stack, testing, and break- fix support.
• Proficiency with testing tools (OTDR, power meters, cable testers) and physical network troubleshooting
• Experience using ticketing systems.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Equipment Installation & Deployment: Install server racks and network equipment; connect switches; manage, label, and route fiber optic and copper cabling; support rack moves, upgrades, and decommissioning.
2. Network Testing: Test newly installed fiber and network circuits using OTDR and power meters to verify quality and signal strength.
3. Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose connectivity issues, replace faulty hardware (cables, optics, switches), and respond to critical outages.
4. Maintenance: Perform preventive maintenance, clean fiber optic connectors, inspect routing, and support
5. Safety & Compliance: Follow data center safety procedures, use required PPE/ESD protection, and adhere to lockout/tagout protocols.
6. Collaboration: Work with engineering, facility, and supply chain teams; maintain ticket updates and provide clear shift handovers.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Experience with liquid-cooled data center racks, barcode scanning, asset tracking, and large hyperscale data centers.
• BICSI Installer or Technician certification.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50+ lbs regularly, stand/walk for extended periods, work on ladders/lifts, and handle small components in warm data center environments.