Union Data Center Technician II

CBRE; Forest City (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE DirectLine is seeking a Cable Technician II to install and decommission network cabling in data centers, ensuring safety and high workmanship standards. You will read plans, perform terminations, and document work while collaborating with stakeholders on project progress.

Responsibilities include fiber and copper testing, splicing, and laying out MDF/IDF closets, with a focus on delivering quality, scalable data center infrastructure in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of telecom hand tools and basic safety standards.
• Ability to read floor plans and understand wiring diagrams.
• Experience with copper and fiber cabling and field terminations.
• Experience documenting work and reporting progress to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Install and decommission network and cabling infrastructure in a data center.
• Follow safety and quality standards; ensure clean, organized work areas.
• Read blueprints and building documentation; label cables and terminations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to remove project obstacles and deliverables.
• Perform fiber splicing, testing, and troubleshooting (Versiv OLTS, OTDR).
• Supervise others on tasks and manage MDF/IDF closet layouts.

Skills

Telecom hand tools

Customer service

Safety compliance

Floor plan reading

Wiring schemes & testing

Low voltage cabling

Field terminations & labeling

Documentation

Project coordination

MDF/IDF layout

Cable dressing

Data center operations

T1 line extensions

Network patching

Fiber testing

Copper testing

Tools

Versiv OLTS

OTDR

Fiber splicing equipment

Job description

CBRE DIRECTLINE, a CBRE Data Center Solutions business, is a leading technology infrastructure services provider enabling mission critical datacenter infrastructure for the world’s technology leaders. Catering to abroad 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/decommissioningof network and cabling infrastructure in a Data Center environment.
• Delivers sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes, always with an eye on improvement.
• Provides 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 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 valuediverse 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

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