Datacenter Field Operations Technician

New Albany, OH, US • Posted 2 hours ago • Updated 37 minutes ago
Contract W2
12 Months
On-site
Fitment

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Job Details

Skills

  • Data Center

Summary

Experience Levels:

  • 3-5 Years / 5-8 Years / 8+ Years
  • Note: The role requires 2-5 years of experience in data center operations, structured cabling, fiber optic installation/testing, or telecom/network infrastructure support. Experience deploying 50+ racks is preferred.

Ideal Candidate Profile: Experience in one of the following roles:

  • Data Center / Fiber Optic / Structured Cabling Technician
  • Telecom / Network Deployment / Network Infrastructure Technician

Core Qualifications:

  • Hands-on experience in fiber optics, structured cabling (including Cat6A), rack and stack, testing, and break-fix support.
  • Proficiency with testing tools (OTDR, power meters, cable testers) and physical network troubleshooting (Layer 1).
  • Experience using ticketing systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Equipment Installation & Deployment: Install server racks and network equipment; connect switches; manage, label, and route fiber optic and copper cabling; support rack moves, upgrades, and decommissioning.
  • Network Testing: Test newly installed fiber and network circuits using OTDR and power meters to verify quality and signal strength.
  • Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose connectivity issues, replace faulty hardware (cables, optics, switches), and respond to critical outages.
  • Maintenance: Perform preventive maintenance, clean fiber optic connectors, inspect routing, and support new build-outs.
  • Safety & Compliance: Follow data center safety procedures, use required PPE/ESD protection, and adhere to lockout/tagout protocols.
  • Collaboration: Work with engineering, facility, and supply chain teams; maintain ticket updates and provide clear shift handovers.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

  • Experience with liquid-cooled data center racks, barcode scanning, asset tracking, and large hyperscale data centers.
  • BICSI Installer or Technician certification.
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift 50+ lbs regularly, stand/walk for extended periods, work on ladders/lifts, and handle small components in warm data center environments
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 90719156
  • Position Id: 2026-12092
  • Posted 2 hours ago
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