Data Center Technician II

Ericsson • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

Ericsson is seeking a Data Center Services Technician to support installation, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure in hyperscale and enterprise data center environments. The role is suited to technicians with data center operations, telecommunications, structured cabling, or IT infrastructure experience who can independently handle standard deployment and operational tasks. Work includes rack-and-stack activities, structured cabling installation, equipment provisioning and testing, and operational support, with a focus on safety, accuracy, and compliance with Ericsson and customer standards. The position is listed under Field Services and is located in St. Louis, Missouri; the posting also identifies the location as “Remote: St. Louis, Missouri.”

Requirements

• High school diploma, technical certification, vocational training, or equivalent experience.
• At least 1 year of experience in data center operations, structured cabling, telecommunications, field services, or IT infrastructure support.
• Working knowledge of data center hardware, racks, servers, networking equipment, power distribution systems, and structured cabling.
• Understanding of copper and fiber cabling practices, basic optical networking concepts, and installation standards.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, installation documentation, and methods of procedure (MOPs).
• Experience performing rack-and-stack, cabling, testing, and equipment installation with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to quality and safety.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technicians, project teams, vendors, and customers while managing assigned work independently.
• Comfort working in a physically active environment that may involve lifting, standing, working at heights, and moving equipment.
• Ability to work on ladders or elevated work platforms and comply with applicable safety requirements and certifications.
• Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Independently install and deploy servers, network devices, storage equipment, and related infrastructure in accordance with engineering designs and installation documentation.
• Install, route, terminate, and dress copper and fiber cabling, ensuring proper labeling, cable management, and quality standards.
• Install rack power distribution units (PDUs), connect equipment to assigned power sources, and verify power and management connectivity.
• Perform equipment provisioning, hardware component installation, and out-of-band (OOB) management connections.
• Carry out basic testing and validation, including continuity testing, fiber verification, and standard equipment turn-up procedures.
• Perform moves, adds, changes, and disconnects (MACD activities), and standard field-replaceable unit (FRU) replacements using approved procedures.
• Maintain accurate installation records, test results, inventory updates, and as-built documentation.
• Identify and escalate design concerns, operational issues, and safety risks to senior technicians or site leadership.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package; salary range is dependent on location and job-related qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
• Opportunity for an annual bonus through the Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan, subject to eligibility and performance rules.
• Choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option, with company credits toward premiums for employees and eligible covered dependents.
• Ericsson US 401(k) Plan with an automatic 3% company contribution and matching contributions of up to 4% when eligible contribution conditions are met.
• Company credits for basic life insurance, basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan.
• At least 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually; paid time off is prorated based on start date.
• Up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
• Financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, and recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED