Union Data Center Technician II

Cbre; Boydton (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE | DIRECTLINE is seeking a Cable Technician II to install and decommission network and cabling infrastructure in a data center environment. You will ensure safety standards, perform copper and fiber work, and maintain accurate documentation.

Responsibilities include wiring, splicing, testing, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver quality workmanship and clean data center hygiene. Prior experience with field terminations and labeling is valued.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic telecom hand tools.
• Ability to interpret job floor plans and blueprints.
• Strong understanding of safety standards in data centers.

Responsibilities

• Install and decommission network and cabling in data centers.
• Provide repeatable and scalable cabling solutions and processes.
• Report project progress to stakeholders with clear feedback.

Skills

Low voltage cabling

Fiber testing

Customer service

Reading blueprints

Cable termination

Tools

Basic telecom hand tools

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:

Cable Technician – Technician II

About the Role:

As a Technician II, you will be responsible for installing and decommissioning network and cabling infrastructure in a data center environment while ensuring compliance with safety standards and industry best practices. This role requires technical proficiency in pulling and terminating copper and fiber cables, performing splicing, troubleshooting circuits, and maintaining accurate documentation. A solid understanding of wiring schemes, testing procedures, and data center technologies is essential, along with the ability to deliver high-quality workmanship and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.

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.
• Accept responsibility of outcome of work performed.
• Must understand customer service.
• Clear understanding of job safety requirements.
• Be able to read and understand job floor plan.
• 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.
• Capable of maintaining orderly paperwork, capable of running midsize projects and service jobs.
• Possess skill to layout MDF and IDF closets, be able to dress all types of cable and perform all types of terminations.
• Capable of working in Data Centers.
• Shall be able to work on analog, DSL and be able to extend T1 lines.
• BE able to patch network equipment.
• Basic understanding of both copper and fiber cable testing and troubleshooting.
• Troubleshooting of copper and fiber cables
• Work on analog lines and extend T1 connections
• Possess skills to layout MDF and IDF closets
• Direct/supervise others to perform tasks
• Decommission fiber trunks and jumpers
• Troubleshoot fiber circuits (Versiv OLTS, OTDR)
• Perform fiber splicing (OSP, ISP, SM, MM)
• Conduct and supervise Service Swaps
• Perform multiple pair copper splicing.
• Follow infrastructure design and install

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