Union Data Center Technician

CBRE; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Union Data Center Cabling Technician I to handle the installation and maintenance of low voltage cabling infrastructure within data centers. The role requires working under supervision, ensuring proper installation, and following safety protocols.

Ideal candidates will be knowledgeable about telecom hand tools, customer service, and safety requirements. This position involves various tasks, including wiring, testing, and maintaining orderly documentation.

Join CBRE to thrive in a collaborative environment focused on respect, integrity, and excellence.

Qualifications

• Must understand customer service and job safety requirements.
• Capable of maintaining orderly paperwork and running service jobs.
• Should have a clear understanding of low voltage cabling systems.

Responsibilities

• Installation and maintenance of low voltage cabling in a data center.
• Follow all production, safety, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to remove project obstacles.

Skills

Knowledge and use of basic telecom hand tools

Customer service understanding

Job safety requirements knowledge

Reading floor plans

Wiring schemes familiarity

Pulling low voltage cable

Field terminations and labeling

Orderly paperwork maintenance

MDF and IDF closet layout skills

Copper and fiber cable testing

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 Cabling Technician I

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 decommission 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.

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

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