Union Data Center Lead Technician

CBRE; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Union Data Center Lead Technician to oversee installation and maintenance of network infrastructure. This role involves leading a team, ensuring quality workmanship, and adhering to safety standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong customer service skills and a comprehensive understanding of Data Center technologies. Join a forward-thinking company that values continuous improvement and teamwork, where your contributions will directly impact project success and operational efficiency. If you're ready to take the next step in your career with a dynamic team, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams of technicians in a Data Center environment.
• Strong understanding of network and cabling infrastructure.
• Ability to maintain organized paperwork and manage large projects.

Responsibilities

• Installation and decommissioning of network and cabling infrastructure.
• Deliver sustainable solutions with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve project obstacles.

Skills

Knowledge of basic telecom hand tools

Ability to lead a crew of 1-5 technicians

Strong customer service skills

Understanding of job safety requirements

Ability to read and understand job floor plans

Familiarity with wiring schemes and testing

Ability to pull various types of low voltage cables

Experience with field terminations and labeling

Skill in laying out MDF and IDF closets

Basic understanding of testing and troubleshooting copper and fiber cables

Ability to work in Data Centers

Proficiency in patching network equipment

Effective communication with team members and supervisors

Understanding metrics and SLAs

Knowledge of network handover processes

Job description

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Locations include Columbus, Dublin, Hilliard, and New Albany in Ohio, United States.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Installation and decommissioning of network and cabling infrastructure in a Data Center environment.
2. Deliver sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes with a focus on continuous improvement.
3. Provide structured feedback on project progress to stakeholders.
4. Ensure quality workmanship and maintain Data Center cleanliness.
5. Follow all safety, production, and quality standards, codes, and industry best practices.
6. Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve project obstacles.
7. Read and interpret blueprints and building documentation, including redlining work.
8. Have a broad understanding of Data Center infrastructure technologies.

Skills and Qualifications

1. Knowledge of basic telecom hand tools.
2. Ability to lead a crew of 1-5 technicians.
3. Strong customer service skills, including performing job walks and communicating requirements.
4. Responsibility for the outcomes of work performed by oneself and team members.
5. Understanding of job safety requirements.
6. Ability to read and understand job floor plans.
7. Familiarity with wiring schemes and testing.
8. Ability to pull various types of low voltage cables.
9. Experience with field terminations and labeling.
10. Ability to maintain organized paperwork and manage large projects and service jobs.
11. Skill in laying out MDF and IDF closets, dressing cables, and performing terminations, including fiber equipment and fiber/copper terminations.
12. Basic understanding of testing and troubleshooting copper and fiber cables.
13. Ability to work in Data Centers.
14. Capability to work on analog, DSL, and extend T1 lines.
15. Proficiency in patching network equipment.
16. Reports to Operations Manager and takes daily directions from various technician levels.
17. Track and submit timesheets for crew reporting.
18. Perform job walks and maintain paperwork.
19. Experience with copper and fiber: terminating, testing, splicing, troubleshooting.
20. Responsibility for work outcomes.
21. Effective communication with team members and supervisors.
22. Understanding metrics and SLAs, and ability to track them.
23. Knowledge of network handover processes.
24. Track lessons learned during projects.
25. Coordinate with QA/QC on quality status walks.
26. Understand project close-out procedures.
27. Identify team members’ strengths and weaknesses.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

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Service Line

GWS Segment

Senior Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Information Technology

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