Data Center Technician

TEKsystems•Fort Wayne, IN

8d•$22 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a Jr. Data Center Technician to install cable and fiber at data centers located in Fort Wayne, IN. This is a 6-month project with possible extension/conversion, requiring a mandatory 50-hour work week (Monday-Friday, 7 am-5:30 pm). The role involves installation and decommissioning of network and cabling infrastructure, delivering sustainable solutions, providing feedback on project progress, maintaining Data Center cleanliness, and adhering to production, safety, and quality standards. The technician will collaborate with stakeholders to remove project obstacles and read/comprehend blueprints and building documentation.

Requirements

Entry level candidate with some type of cabling, HVAC, electrical or any type of hands-on experience.
Knowledge and use of basic telecom hand tools.
Must understand customer service.
Clear understanding of job safety requirements.
Be able to read and understand floor plans.
Should be familiar on wiring schemes and wiring testing.
Should be able to pull all types of low voltage cable.
Should understand and be capable in performing field terminations and labeling.
Primarily walking, standing, and bending for extended periods with some sitting.
Ability to communicate effectively with verbal, written, visual and listening skills.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required equipment as well as to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments.
Able to lift and carry heavy equipment, up to 50 pounds.
Ability to pull cables.
Ability to climb ladders and work on raised platforms

Nice To Haves

fiber optic cable
Rack and stack
Cabling
Data center
install
Cable
Racking
Cat6
Cat5
Infrastructure

Responsibilities

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.
Install, connect, and decom network equipment
Operate DSX 5000 tester/OTDR Tester
Program testers
Download test results to Linkware/Linkware Live
Save test results, verify, and submit to customer
Create mass labels and apply per Portmap
Differentiate live cables from decom cable
Copper testing and troubleshooting
Conduct Service Swaps of live networking devices
Understand "FIM" database and operate scan
Fusion Splice including Ribbon/Single OSP/ISP
Dress and furcate fiber trunks for splicing
Maintaining orderly paperwork and running service
Shall be able to install ladder racking and seismic bracing both above and under raise floor.
Basic understanding of both copper and fiber cable testing and troubleshooting.
Read and understand blueprints and design document
Possess skill to layout MDF and IDF closets, be able to dress all types of cable, and perform all type of terminations.
Capable of working in Data Centers
Reports to Operations Manager and take daily directions from Technician, Technician II, Lead Technicians, Senior Technicians and Advance Senior Technicians.
Capable of maintaining orderly paperwork, capable of running service jobs.