Data Center Technician

Location: Summerville
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Data Center Technician We are looking for 10 Data Center Technicians in the Moncks Corner / Summerville SC area to start in Mid-March- All applicants applying will be required to submit to a background check . This is a contract/ possible contract to hire role for a major data center in the Charleston SC metro area The starting rate range is $21-24 per hour W2 - Candidates must be willing to be onsite during the core hours of 630am-330pm (approximately)- The conversion salary is $47,000 - $55,000 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. Technician must be detail oriented, analytical. Process and compliance focused Ability to work independent of direct supervision; self-starting; Team Player. Good organizational, written, and verbal skills (meticulous regarding documentation). Excellent people skills, customer oriented, willingness to help others. Positive and Proactive approach Willingness to travel. Strong work ethic and ability to have flexible work schedule. Technician must demonstrate good customer skills. Technician has total responsibility for the job layout and plan of execution. Technician must stay current with the latest technologies and installation procedures. Technician must have a full understanding of the scope of work. Technician must have the ability to understand and accurately complete all paperwork required of assigned project. Technician must be able to run small, medium, and large projects when required. Technician must be fully competent of the standard for quality installation craftsmanship and customer service excellence. Technician must be fully competent at installation and termination of various copper and fiber products in accordance with TIA/EIA standards and BICSI standards. Main Duties / Required: 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. 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. 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 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 Dress and furcate fiber trunks for splicing Maintaining orderly paperwork and running service Fusion Splice including Ribbon/Single OSP/ISP 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 scanners Physical requirements 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 have Skills: LEB Certifications desired not required BICSI and industry Certifications are desired not required Key Skills Data Center Cabling OSHA10 Aerial Lift Fiber Cable Technician Cat5 Bachelor’s Degree Requirement: No

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