Union Data Center Technician II

CBRE; Forest City (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE DIRECTLINE, a CBRE Data Center Solutions business, seeks a Cable Technician – Technician II to install and decommission network cabling in data centers, ensuring safety and quality standards. You will pull and terminate copper and fiber, perform splicing, and maintain documentation while collaborating with stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has experience with data center infrastructures, reading blueprints, and strong troubleshooting skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with installing and decommissioning network cabling in data centers.
• Ability to pull and terminate copper and fiber cables and perform splicing.
• Understanding of wiring schemes and testing procedures in data centers.

Responsibilities

• Install and decommission network and cabling infrastructure in a data center.
• Provide structured feedback on project progress to stakeholders.
• Maintain workmanship and data center cleanliness while following safety standards.
• Read blueprints and build documentation; update redline markings as needed.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to remove project obstacles.

Skills

Cable termination

Copper fiber cabling

Data center

Blueprints reading

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Tools

Versiv OLTS

OTDR

Job description

CBRE DIRECTLINE, a CBRE Data Center Solutions business, is a leadingtechnology 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 techniciansdeliver over 1000 projects annually across data center markets in the US andAPAC. DL has proven success in the deployment of next-generation infrastructuretechnologies 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

About the Role:

As a Technician II,you will be responsible for installing and decommissioning network and cablinginfrastructure in a data center environment while ensuring compliance withsafety standards and industry best practices. This role requires technicalproficiency in pulling and terminating copper and fiber cables, performingsplicing, troubleshooting circuits, and maintaining accurate documentation. Asolid understanding of wiring schemes, testing procedures, and data centertechnologies is essential, along with the ability to deliver high-qualityworkmanship and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.

What You’ll Do

• Installation/decommissioningof network and cabling infrastructure in a Data Center environment.
• Deliversustainable and repeatable solutions and processes, always with an eye on improvement.
• Providestructured feedback on project progress to Stakeholders.
• Exhibitquality workmanship on all work and maintain Data Center cleanliness.
• Followall production, safety and quality standards, codes, and industry best practices.
• Collaboratewith various Stakeholders to remove project obstacles.
• Readingand comprehending blueprints and building documentation/redline work.
• Broadunderstanding of Data Center infrastructure technologies.

What You’’ll Need

• Knowledgeand use of basic telecom hand tools.
• Acceptresponsibility of outcome of work performed.
• Mustunderstand customer service.
• Clearunderstanding of job safety requirements.
• Beable to read and understand job floor plan.
• Shouldbe familiar on wiring schemes and wiring testing.
• Shouldbe able to pull all types of low voltage cable.
• Shouldunderstand and be capable in performing field terminations and labeling.
• Capableof maintaining orderly paperwork, capable of running midsize projects andservice jobs.
• Possessskill to layout MDF and IDF closets, be able to dress all types of cable andperform all types of terminations.
• Capableof working in Data Centers.
• Shallbe able to work on analog, DSL and be able to extend T1 lines.
• BEable to patch network equipment.
• Basicunderstanding of both copper and fiber cable testing and troubleshooting.
• Troubleshootingof copper and fiber cables
• Workon analog lines and extend T1 connections
• Possessskills to layout MDF and IDF closets
• Direct/superviseothers to perform tasks
• Decommissionfiber trunks and jumpers
• Troubleshootfiber circuits (Versiv OLTS, OTDR)
• Performfiber splicing (OSP, ISP, SM, MM)
• Conductand supervise Service Swaps
• Performmultiple pair copper splicing.
• Followinfrastructure design and install

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE,you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services andinvestment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problemsolvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Ourcollaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity,service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds andskillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your owncourse and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value humaninteraction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills andaspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiringdecisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the applicationand interview process.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we arecommitted to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We valuediverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome allapplications.

Disclaimers

Applicants must becurrently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visasponsorship now or in the future

Relocation assistanceand sign-on bonuses may be available on select positions only, for qualifiedcandidates based on role requirements and experience

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Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).