Data Center Technician

Title: Datacentre Field Operations Technician

Location: New Albany, Ohio (ONSITE)

Duration: Long Term Contract

NOTES:

• The role is about 12 hr/day, 4 days/week, and weekend work is required
•   24/7 Shift Environment (bonus for the afternoon shift - $150/week and night shift $300/ week).
• Requires 3-8 years of experience in data center operations, cabling, fiber optic installation/ testing, or telecom/network infrastructure support; experience deploying 50+ racks is preferred.

Description:

• Ideal Candidate: Data Center / Fiber Optic / Structured Cabling / Network Technician
• Hands-on experience in fiber optics, structured cabling (Cat6A), rack and stack, testing, and break-fix support.
• Proficiency with testing tools (OTDR, meters, testers) and physical network troubleshooting (L-1).
• Experience using ticketing systems.

Responsibilities:

• Install server racks and network equipment; connect switches; manage, label, and route fiber optic and copper cabling; support rack moves, upgrades, and decommissioning.
• Test newly installed fiber and network circuits using OTDR and power meters to verify quality and signal strength.
• Diagnose connectivity issues, replace faulty hardware (cables, optics, switches), and respond to critical outages.
• Perform preventive maintenance, clean fiber optic connectors, inspect routing, and support new build-outs.
• Follow data center safety procedures, use required PPE/ESD protection, and adhere to lockout/tag out protocols.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Experience with liquid-cooled data center racks, barcode scanning, and large scale data centers.
• BICSI Installer or Technician certification.
•  OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs regularly, stand/walk for extended periods, work on ladders, and handle small components in warm data center environments.