Union Data Center Technician

CBRE Group, Inc.; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. seeks a Union Data Center Technician (Technician 1) to install and maintain low voltage cabling in a data center. You will run cables, make connections, and ensure safe, quality work under supervision.

Based in Ashburn, VA, this on-site role involves indoor/outdoor tasks, blueprint reading, and collaboration with stakeholders to address concerns and support smooth data center operations. You will uphold cleanliness and safety standards while contributing to reliable

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform confined-space and outdoor work.

Responsibilities

• Installation/decommissioning of network and cabling infrastructure in a Data Center environment.
• Deliver sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes, always with an eye on improvement.
• Provide structured feedback on project progress to Stakeholders.
• Exhibit quality workmanship on all work and maintain Data Center cleanliness.
• Follow all production, safety and quality standards, codes, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with various Stakeholders to remove project obstacles.
• Reading and comprehending blueprints and building documentation/redline work.
• Broad understanding of Data Center infrastructure technologies.

Job description

CBRE | DIRECTLINE, a CBRE Data Center Solutions business, is a leading technology infrastructure services provider enabling mission critical data center infrastructure for the world’s technology leaders. Catering to a broad spectrum of technology and client requirements, 1200+ skilled technicians deliver over 1000 projects annually across data center markets in the US and APAC. DL has proven success in the deployment of next-generation infrastructure technologies across the data center lifecycle; from design & planning, install & build through Day 2 maintenance, technology upgrades & retrofits, including delivering the latest wave of AI/ML platforms.

POSITION: Union Data Center Technician

About the Role

As a Technician 1, you will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of low voltage cabling infrastructure within a data center environment. This role involves running cables, connecting wires, and ensuring proper installation of all internal infrastructure. You will work under supervision, performing tasks with installed cables, and adhering to safety protocols. The position may require working both indoors and outdoors, sometimes in confined or elevated spaces, and interacting with customers to address concerns and provide support.

What You’ll Do:

• Installation/decommissioning of network and cabling infrastructure in a Data Center environment.
• Deliver sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes, always with an eye on improvement.
• Provide structured feedback on project progress to Stakeholders.
• Exhibit quality workmanship on all work and maintain Data Center cleanliness.
• Follow all production, safety and quality standards, codes, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with various Stakeholders to remove project obstacles.
• Reading and comprehending blueprints and building documentation/redline work.
• Broad understanding of Data Center infrastructure technologies.