IT Service Technician- Traveler

CBRE Group, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking an IT Service Technician to execute on-site build projects, support deployments, and handle live production requests in a Dallas data center. You will install and service servers, cabinets, and rack infrastructure while maintaining organization and inventory accuracy.

The role emphasizes strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a 24/7 environment. Prior VLAN, cabling, and hardware troubleshooting experience are valued.

Qualifications

• 3+ years deploying servers in a 24/7 data center environment.
• Experience with on-site hardware installation and cabling.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively with customers to resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site build projects and hardware deployments.
• Handle live production requests and cabinet installations.
• Maintain data center cleanliness and organization, manage inventory counts.
• Document issues and propose SOP/work instruction improvements.

Skills

Server deployment

Linux/Unix

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

Cable infrastructure

CompTIA Server+

CompTIA Network+

Tools

SAN/NAS

Job description

About the Role:

The IT Service Technician plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of data center environments. This position is responsible for executing on-site build projects, supporting deployments, and handling live production requests. The technician ensures that hardware installations, cabinet setups, and decommissions are performed efficiently and according to standard

What You’ll do:

• Technician is responsible for on-site performance of all build projects.
• Being on-site during normal business hours.
• Supporting both new deployment or new builds, and live site/production requests.
• Supporting cabinet installation and decommission as needed.
• Supporting other operational activities approved by customer.
• Managing incoming/outgoing shipments.
• Maintaining data center cleanliness and organization.
• Installing and replacing hardware in production and staging environments.
• Full Rack installations.
• Document issues, identify improvement opportunities, and provide recommendations to enhance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Service Manuals, and Work Instructions.
• Maintaining inventory systems, providing timely updates on inventory levels, and performing quarterly cycle counts.
• Managing site growth by keeping the data center organized.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while maintaining clear and effective verbal and written communication.

What You’ll Need:

• 3+ years’ experience deploying and supporting servers in a 24/7 production data center environment.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively with customers to resolve issues and drive solutions.
• Capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Prior experience in the installation of standard cabling technologies and rack infrastructure including but not limited to seismic bracing, infrastructure aesthetics, and effective trouble shooting.
• Unix/Linux skills (preferred).
• Understanding of cabling and telecommunications standards including IEEE/ANSI/TIA/EIA (strongly preferred).
• Experience supporting SAN or NAS technologies (preferred).
• Hands-on experience installing, replacing, and troubleshooting server and switch hardware, including memory, CPUs, cooling systems, power supplies, backplanes, transceivers, and network cabling.
• CompTIA Server+ and Network+ certifications are valued and support the skills needed for this role

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to realize your full potential.

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Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Disclaimers

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

Relocation assistance and sign-on bonuses may be available on select positions only, for qualified candidates based on role requirements and experience

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