Datacenter Technician

Swoon; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Swoon in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking Structured Cabling Technicians (Levels I–III) to support a local project. This contract-to-hire role pays $25–33 per hour and requires OSHA 10 with at least 1 year of cabling or related construction experience.

Responsibilities include installing and supporting structured cabling in data center or construction environments, following safety and quality standards, identifying cables by color code, and collaborating with a team.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of structured cabling or related construction experience.
• Current OSHA 10 certification.
• Ability to read and communicate in English and distinguish cable colors.
• Dependability, teamwork, time-management, and a strong focus on safety and quality.
• Availability for overtime and schedules that may include days, nights, weekends, or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Install and support structured cabling in a construction or data center environment.
• Follow project instructions, safety practices, quality standards, and schedules.
• Identify cabling by color code and pay close attention to detail.
• Work productively with a team and adapt to changing project needs.
• Work from platform lifts at varying heights when required.

Skills

English communication

Color code reading

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Time management

Education

OSHA 10 certification

Job description

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Local candidates only

Pay: $25-33 per hour, depending on experience and level

Employment: Contract-to-hire

We are Structured Cabling Technicians at Levels I, II, and III to support a project in Cedar Rapids. Pay varies by level:

• Technician I: $25-28 per hour
• Technician II: $27-30 per hour
• Technician III: $30-33 per hour

What you'll do

• Install and support structured cabling in a construction or data center environment.
• Follow project instructions, safety practices, quality standards, and schedules.
• Identify cabling by color code and pay close attention to detail.
• Work productively with a team and adapt to changing project needs.
• Work from platform lifts at varying heights when required.

What we're looking for

• At least 1 year of structured cabling or related construction experience. More experience may be needed for higher-level assignments.
• Current OSHA 10 certification.
• Ability to read and communicate in English and distinguish cable colors.
• Dependability, teamwork, time-management skills, and a strong focus on safety and quality.
• Availability for overtime and schedules that may include days, nights, weekends, or holidays, depending on project needs.

This is a local opportunity in Cedar Rapids; travel candidates are not being considered at this time.