Union Data Center Technician

CBRE Group, Inc.; Boydton (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Technician 1 to install and maintain low voltage cabling within a data center environment. You will run cables, connect wires, and ensure proper installation under supervision, following safety protocols.

The role may involve indoor/outdoor work, confined or elevated spaces, and customer interaction to address concerns and provide support. The position emphasizes adherence to standards and the ability to read blueprints, understand MDF/IDF layouts, and perform

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic telecom hand tools.
• Understanding of customer service principles.
• Awareness of safety requirements in field work.
• Ability to read and interpret floor plans.
• Familiarity with wiring schemes and testing.
• Ability to pull low voltage cables of different types.
• Capable of performing field terminations and labeling.
• Experience in data center environments preferred.
• Ability to install ladder racks and seismic bracing above/below raised floors.
• Basic copper and fiber testing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Install or decommission network and cabling infrastructure in data centers.
• Deliver repeatable, improvement-focused solutions and processes.
• Provide progress feedback to stakeholders.
• Maintain quality workmanship and data center cleanliness.
• Follow safety, production, and quality standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to remove project obstacles.
• Read blueprints and design documentation/ redlines.
• Understand data center infrastructure technologies.

Skills

Telecom hand tools

Customer service

Safety awareness

Read floor plans

Wiring schemes

Cable management

Field terminations

Data center familiarity

Ladder rack & seismic bracing

Copper testing

Fiber testing

Blueprints & documentation

Fusion splicing

DSX 5000 / OTDR operation

Labeling & port mapping

Tools

DSX 5000 tester

OTDR tester

Linkware/Linkware Live

Cable testers

Field termination tools

Job description

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.

What You’ll Need:

• Knowledge and use of basic telecom hand tools.

• Must understand customer service.

• Clear understanding of job safety requirements.

• Be able to read and understand floor plans.

• Should be familiar on wiring schemes and wiring testing.

• Should be able to pull all types of low voltage cable.

• Should understand and be capable in performing field terminations and labeling.

• Reports to Operations Manager and take daily directions from Technician, Technician II, Lead Technicians, Senior Technicians and Advance Senior Technicians.

• Capable of maintaining orderly paperwork, capable of running service jobs.

• Possess skill to layout MDF and IDF closets, be able to dress all types of cable, and perform all type of terminations.

• Capable of working in Data Centers

• Shall be able to install ladder racking and seismic bracing both above and under raise floor.

• Basic understanding of both copper and fiber cable testing and troubleshooting.

• Read and understand blueprints and design document

• Dress and furcate fiber trunks for splicing

• Maintaining orderly paperwork and running service

• Fusion Splice including Ribbon/Single OSP/ISP

• Install, connect, and decom network equipment

• Operate DSX 5000 tester/OTDR Tester

• Program testers

• Download test results to Linkware/Linkware Live

• Save test results, verify, and submit to customer

• Create mass labels and apply per Portmap

• Differentiate live cables from decom cable

• Copper testing and troubleshooting

• Conduct Service Swaps of live networking devices

• Understand "FIM" database and operate scanners

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 chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure:

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

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