Datacenter Technician: On-Call Rack & Fiber Cabling Pro

GCS Recruitment; Maupin (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call rotation

Job summary

GCS Recruitment seeks a Datacenter Technician to support live data center operations on-site. You will install racks, cabinets, network/server equipment, and fiber/copper cabling, then test and certify links. You’ll verify builds, troubleshoot hardware issues, and assist with migrations and handovers.

The role requires hands-on data center experience, strong cabling skills, and the ability to participate in an on-call rotation. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in live data center environments is required.
• Strong rack & stack and structured cabling experience.
• Hands-on fiber and copper installation/testing skills.
• Experience with fiber inspection, cleaning, and power meter testing.
• Ability to read drawings, rack elevations, and MOPs.
• Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.
• Willingness to join an on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Install racks, cabinets, network/server equipment, and fiber/copper cabling.
• Test and certify fiber and copper links (including OTDR when required).
• Verify builds against drawings, rack elevations, and MOPs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve physical layer and hardware issues.
• Support migrations, upgrades, decommissions, and customer handovers.
• Participate in on-call support and document all work performed.

Skills

Live data center experience

Rack & Stack experience

Structured cabling experience

Fiber and copper testing

Reading drawings/MOPs

Troubleshooting hardware

Willingness to on-call

Job description

GCS Recruitment seeks a Datacenter Technician to support live data center operations on-site. You will install racks, cabinets, network/server equipment, and fiber/copper cabling, then test and certify links. You’ll verify builds, troubleshoot hardware issues, and assist with migrations and handovers.

The role requires hands-on data center experience, strong cabling skills, and the ability to participate in an on-call rotation. Some travel may be required.