Union Data Center Technician II

CBRE Group, Inc.; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. in Rock Hill, SC, is seeking a Cable Technician II to install and decommission network and cabling infrastructure in a data center environment.

The role requires hands-on work with copper and fiber, plus reading blueprints and maintaining accurate documentation. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-quality workmanship, follow safety and industry standards, and drive continual improvement across projects while keeping data center areas clean and organized.

Qualifications

• Experience installing and decommissioning network cabling in data centers.
• Proficient with copper and fiber cabling, splicing, and testing.
• Ability to read blueprints and building documents.
• Commitment to safety standards and quality practices.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to resolve project obstacles.

Responsibilities

• Install and decommission network and cabling in a data center.
• Deliver sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes.
• Provide feedback on project progress to stakeholders.
• Maintain data center cleanliness and quality workmanship.
• Follow safety, quality standards, and codes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to remove obstacles.
• Read blueprints and verify documentation.

Skills

Copper cabling

Fiber cabling

Splicing

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Blueprint reading

Data center basics

Safety compliance

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.