Datacenter Technician

BeaconFire Solution Inc.; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

BeaconFire Solution Inc. is seeking hands-on technicians for data center rack and network deployment in Ohio. You will install server racks, connect switches, and route fiber and copper cabling, while testing circuits and troubleshooting Layer 1 issues.

Local candidates only. The role emphasizes safety, PPE usage, and collaboration with engineering, facility, and supply chain teams. This is a hands-on, on-site position in a data-center environment.

Qualifications

• 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 (Layer 1).
• Experience using ticketing systems.

Responsibilities

• Install server racks and network equipment; connect switches; manage, label, and route fiber optic and copper cabling; support rack moves, upgrades, and decommissioning.
• Test newly installed fiber and network circuits using OTDR and power meters to verify quality and signal strength.
• Diagnose connectivity issues, replace faulty hardware (cables, optics, switches), and respond to critical outages.
• Perform preventive maintenance, clean fiber optic connectors, inspect routing, and support new build-outs.
• Follow data center safety procedures, use PPE/ESD protection, and adhere to lockout/tagout protocols.
• Work with engineering, facility, and supply chain teams; maintain ticket updates and provide clear shift handovers.

Skills

Fiber optics

Structured cabling (Cat6A)

Rack & stack

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 (Layer 1).
• Experience using ticketing systems.

LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY*

Core Qualifications

• 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 (Layer 1).
• Experience using ticketing systems.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Network Testing: Test newly installed fiber and network circuits using OTDR and power meters to verify quality and signal strength.
• Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose connectivity issues, replace faulty hardware (cables, optics, switches), and respond to critical outages.
• Maintenance: Perform preventive maintenance, clean fiber optic connectors, inspect routing, and support new build-outs.
• Safety & Compliance: Follow data center safety procedures, use required PPE/ESD protection, and adhere to lockout/tagout protocols.
• 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.