Data Center - Level I Technician (Travel Position)

ADB Companies, LLC•New Albany, OH

About The Position

ADB Companies is seeking an entry-level Level I Technician to support data center projects within its Technology group. The role assists with the installation of servers, networking equipment, and fiber and copper cabling in fast-paced data center environments. Projects may include Data Center, ISP, and OSP work at customer facilities nationwide. The ideal candidate is dependable, eager to learn, customer- and quality-focused, safety-conscious, and committed to ADB’s mission, vision, and values. This position involves inventorying and installing IT hardware, maintaining equipment and consumable stock, interpreting project prints and matrices, and performing basic fiber testing, splicing, cable installation, and equipment maintenance. The technician is expected to meet production, cleanliness, quality, and safety standards set by experienced technicians or management. The position requires 100% nationwide travel and work in varied physical positions and customer-site environments. The role is classified as non-exempt. The starting pay is $25 per hour and may vary based on skills, experience, and qualifications. Candidates must complete a selection assessment and pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

Ability to travel nationwide 100% of the time.
Valid driver license.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to obtain OSHA 10 certification upon hire.
Ability to obtain man lifts and CPR certifications upon hire.
Ability to work in varied physical positions, including sitting, squatting, standing, walking, and climbing.
Strong work ethic, dependable attendance, positive attitude, and willingness to learn.
Strong commitment to safety and alignment with the company’s mission, vision, and values.
Customer focus, teamwork, adaptability, and ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong time management, accountability, prioritization, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

0–1 years of cable installation and/or splicing experience.
OSHA 10 certification.
Man lifts and CPR certifications.
Ability to obtain a DOT medical card.

Responsibilities

Support Data Center, ISP, and OSP projects at customer facilities nationwide.
Inventory and install IT hardware, including backboards, connecting blocks, racks, patch panels, and fiber enclosures.
Maintain appropriate inventory of equipment and consumable stock so projects are completed on time.
Use hand tools to complete splices.
Read and interpret construction prints, splice matrices, cable pathway matrices, and drawings to meet customer requirements.
Perform entry-level OTDR and power meter testing and understand basic results in relation to fiber specifications and customer reporting deliverables.
Perform entry-level maintenance of splicing and testing equipment and report issues requiring manufacturer repair or calibration.
Install fiber and copper cable, including single and/or ribbon splices, cable termination, assembly, and dressing, while following cable color codes and large cable-count numbering.
Add and remove non-powered cables and equipment according to project scope.
Meet production expectations set by experienced technicians and/or management.
Maintain company and customer property cleanliness and meet quality standards.
Assess potential safety hazards and comply with ADB and customer safety requirements and standards.
Perform other position duties when requested.