Data Center Technician

Ericsson • Salt Lake, UT

17d • Onsite

About The Position

Ericsson is seeking a Data Center Services Technician to support the installation, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure in hyperscale and enterprise data center environments. The role is suited to technicians with experience in data center operations, telecommunications, structured cabling, or IT infrastructure who can independently carry out standard deployment and operational tasks.

The technician performs rack-and-stack activities, structured cabling installations, equipment provisioning and testing, and operational support. Work must be completed safely and accurately in accordance with Ericsson and customer standards. The position is based in Salt Lake City, Utah, and requires willingness and ability to travel 50%–100% of the time.

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 activities 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 involving 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.
• Willingness and ability to travel 50%–100% of the time.
• Ericsson does not sponsor U.S. work authorizations or immigration filings for this position and does not hire F-1 candidates working on CPT or EAD for this position.

Responsibilities

• Perform rack-and-stack activities and equipment installation.
• Install structured cabling, including copper and fiber cabling.
• Provision and test data center equipment.
• Provide operational support for data center infrastructure.
• Interpret and follow engineering drawings, installation documentation, and methods of procedure (MOPs).
• Complete assigned work independently while collaborating with technicians, project teams, vendors, and customers.
• Follow applicable safety requirements and Ericsson and customer standards.

What This Job Offers

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