Datacenter Technician

Dataquad Inc.; Douglasville (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals for an entry-level role in network installation and decommissioning within a Data Center environment. This exciting opportunity involves working with various stakeholders to ensure project success while maintaining high standards of safety and quality. Ideal candidates will possess a basic understanding of telecom tools and techniques, demonstrate effective communication skills, and be prepared to work in a dynamic construction setting. If you're eager to kickstart your career in Information Technology and thrive in a hands-on environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring basic telecom skills and safety knowledge.
• Ability to work in a construction environment and understand blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Install and decommission network and cabling infrastructure in Data Centers.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to overcome project challenges.

Skills

Knowledge of telecom hand tools

Customer service understanding

Job safety requirements

Reading floor plans

Low voltage cable pulling

Field terminations and labeling

Copper and fiber cable testing

Communication skills

Ability to lift heavy equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fusion splicer

Cable testers

Job description

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.

Main Duties / Required:

• Knowledge and use of basic telecom hand tools.
• Candidates understand that this is an active construction site with no AC installed as of yet and an unknown installation timeframe.
• Given both ISP and OSP scopes, candidates must be willing to work both indoors and outdoors.
• Must understand customer service.
• Clear understanding of job safety requirements.
• Be able to read and understand floor plans.
• 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.
• Reports to Operations Manager and take daily directions from Technician, Technician II, Lead Technicians, Senior Technicians and Advance Senior Technicians.
• Capable of maintaining orderly paperwork, capable of running service jobs.
• Possess skill to layout MDF and IDF closets, be able to dress all types of cable, and perform all type of terminations.
• Capable of working in Data Centers.
• Shall be able to install ladder racking and seismic bracing both above and under raise floor.
• Basic understanding of both copper and fiber cable testing and troubleshooting.
• Read and understand blueprints and design document.
• Dress and furcate fiber trunks for splicing.
• Maintaining orderly paperwork and running service.
• Fusion Splice including Ribbon/Single OSP/ISP.
• Install, connect, and decom network equipment.
• Program testers.
• Download test results to Linkware/Linkware Live.
• Save test results, verify, and submit to customer.
• Create mass labels and apply per Portmap.
• Differentiate live cables from decom cable.
• Copper testing and troubleshooting.
• Conduct Service Swaps of live networking devices.
• Understand "FIM" database and operate scanners.

Physical Requirements

• Primarily walking, standing, and bending for extended periods with some sitting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with verbal, written, visual and listening skills.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required equipment as well as to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments.
• Able to lift and carry heavy equipment, up to 50 pounds.
• Flexibility to a always changing work load/responsibilities.
• Ability to pull cables.
• Ability to climb ladders and work on raised platforms.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

Professional Services