Data Center Technician
About The Position
We are seeking a skilled and dependable Cable Technician / Data Center Technician for a contract‑to‑hire opportunity supporting data center and structured cabling operations in Fort Wayne, IN. This is a hands‑on, physically demanding role in an active data center environment. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 months of data center or structured cabling experience, a strong work ethic, and the ability to perform detailed technical work safely and efficiently. This position offers the opportunity to convert to a full‑time role based on performance and business need.
Requirements
- Minimum 6 months of experience in a data center or structured cabling environment
- Experience with copper and fiber cabling installations
- Knowledge and use of basic telecom hand tools
- Familiarity with wiring schemes and cable testing
- Ability to perform terminations, splicing, and labeling
- Experience working in data centers and/or construction sites
- Understanding of customer service expectations
- Ability to read and interpret floor plans and cable documentation
- Strong work ethic with attention to detail
- Clear understanding of job safety requirements
Nice To Haves
- Additional data center experience beyond the minimum requirement
- Experience installing ladder racking and seismic bracing
- Experience with live network service swaps and decommissioning
- Familiarity with FIM databases
- Advanced copper and fiber troubleshooting experience
Responsibilities
- Install, route, and secure low‑voltage cabling including coax, Cat5, Cat6, and fiber
- Pull all types of low‑voltage cable in overhead and raised‑floor environments
- Perform field terminations, labeling, and dressing of copper and fiber cabling
- Assemble and install server cabinets, ladder racking, and seismic bracing (above and below raised floors)
- Layout and maintain MDF and IDF closets
- Dress and furcate fiber trunks for splicing
- Perform fusion splicing (Ribbon / Single / OSP / ISP)
- Install, connect, decommission, and perform service swaps on live networking equipment
- Conduct copper and fiber testing and troubleshooting
- Operate DSX‑5000 testers and OTDR testers; program testing equipment
- Download, save, verify, and submit test results using LinkWare / LinkWare Live
- Create and apply mass labels per port maps
- Identify and differentiate live versus decommissioned cables
- Read and understand floor plans, blueprints, and design documentation
- Maintain accurate, organized paperwork and service documentation
- Follow all job‑site safety requirements and customer service standards
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre‑Tax and Roth Post‑Tax Contributions Available)
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for Employee and Dependents)
- Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Transportation Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave, as applicable)
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
