Datacenter Technician

BeaconFire Inc; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

BeaconFire Inc. is seeking an on-site Data Center Technician to install and maintain server racks and network equipment, route fiber and copper cabling, and support rack moves and decommissioning in a fast-paced data center environment.

The role requires hands-on fiber optics and structured cabling experience, proficiency with OTDR and power meters, and familiarity with ticketing systems to keep issue tracking up-to-date. Safety protocols must be followed at all times.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in fiber optics and structured cabling.
• Proficiency with testing tools 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.
• Collaborate with engineering, facility, and supply chain teams; maintain ticket updates and provide clear shift handovers.

Skills

Fiber optics

Structured cabling

Rack and stack

Testing

Breakfix

Ticketing systems

Tools

OTDR

Power meters

Cable testers

Ticketing systems

Job description

• Hands-on experience in fiber optics, structured cabling (including Cat6A), rack and stack, testing, and breakfix 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.