Senior Field Technician – Data Center Cabling & Installations

Network Connex Company; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Connex Company seeks a Field Technician (L2) to perform installation and cabling services in live data centers, adhering to safety and quality standards. You will work with minimal supervision, conduct fiber and copper testing, and support QA/QC activities.

Travel to regional data centers may be required; prior data center experience and fiber certification are highly valued. The role offers hands-on technical growth in a fast-paced environment with cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; technical training or associate degree preferred.
• 3+ years in data center, structured cabling, or field service roles.
• Fiber OTDR and OLTS testing certification required.
• Experience in live mission-critical data centers.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Install and cabling services per contract, adhering to safety and QA standards.
• Perform rack and stack, patch panels, cable management, and testing.
• Troubleshoot fiber and copper issues; work independently with minimal supervision.
• Read cable maps and schematics to support installations.
• Prepare accurate service reports and asset documentation.
• Mentor L1 technicians and support QA/QC processes.
• Travel to regional data center sites as needed.

Skills

Fiber troubleshooting

PON knowledge

OTDR/OLTS testing

Fiber splicing

Structured cabling

Cable standards

Server/network basics

Communication & problem-solving

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

3+ years data center/field service

OTDR/OLTS certification

General certifications

Job description

Network Connex Company seeks a Field Technician (L2) to perform installation and cabling services in live data centers, adhering to safety and quality standards. You will work with minimal supervision, conduct fiber and copper testing, and support QA/QC activities.

Travel to regional data centers may be required; prior data center experience and fiber certification are highly valued. The role offers hands-on technical growth in a fast-paced environment with cross-team collaboration.