Union Data Center Technician (Traveler)

CBRE; Maiden (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE DIRECTLINE, part of CBRE Data Center Solutions, seeks a Union Data Center Technician to install and maintain low-voltage cabling in a data center environment. You will work under supervision performing tasks on installed cables, while following safety protocols and collaborating with stakeholders.

The role involves reading blueprints, wiring terminations, and contributing to clean, well-documented Data Center spaces, indoors and outdoors as needed.

Qualifications

• Must understand customer service.
• Clear understanding of job safety requirements.
• Able to read and understand floor plans.
• Should understand wiring schemes and testing.

Responsibilities

• Install and decommission network and cabling in a Data Center environment.
• Delivers 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.

Skills

Customer service

Blueprint reading

Floor plan interpretation

Wiring schemes

Low voltage cabling

Safety awareness

Tools

DSX 5000 tester

OTDR tester

Linkware/Linkware Live

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:

Union Data CenterTechnician

About The Role

As a Technician 1,you will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of low voltagecabling infrastructure within a data center environment. This role involvesrunning cables, connecting wires, and ensuring proper installation of allinternal infrastructure. You will work under supervision, performing tasks withinstalled cables, and adhering to safety protocols. The position may requireworking 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/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.
• Mustunderstand customer service.
• Clearunderstanding of job safety requirements.
• Beable to read and understand floor plans.
• 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.
• Reportsto Operations Manager and take daily directions from Technician, Technician II,Lead Technicians, Senior Technicians and Advance Senior Technicians.
• Capableof maintaining orderly paperwork, capable of running service jobs.
• Possessskill to layout MDF and IDF closets, be able to dress all types of cable, andperform all type of terminations.
• Capableof working in Data Centers
• Shallbe able to install ladder racking and seismic bracing both above and underraise floor.
• Basicunderstanding of both copper and fiber cable testing and troubleshooting.
• Readand understand blueprints and design document
• Dressand furcate fiber trunks for splicing
• Maintainingorderly paperwork and running service
• FusionSplice including Ribbon/Single OSP/ISP
• Install,connect, and decom network equipment
• OperateDSX 5000 tester/OTDR Tester
• Programtesters
• Downloadtest results to Linkware/Linkware Live
• Savetest results, verify, and submit to customer
• Createmass labels and apply per Portmap
• Differentiatelive cables from decom cable
• Coppertesting and troubleshooting
• ConductService 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 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 UseDisclosure

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).