Data Center technician

Vdart - Springfield, NE

Full-time - Entry Level

Springfield, NE

1,001-5,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Data Center Technician role is a critical position within our organization, focusing on the installation, testing, and maintenance of fiber optic systems. The technician will be responsible for a variety of tasks including cabling and termination, where they will mount and install racks, patch panels, and fiber optic hardware. This includes installing grounding for racks, equipment, and cables as required. The technician will also perform testing procedures such as continuity tests on horizontal and riser cables, utilizing tools like volt-ohmmeters to troubleshoot issues such as opens, crosses, shorts, and transposed pairs. The role requires proficiency in installing various types of connectors including LC, SC, ST, FC, FDDI, SMA, and MPO/MTP for both multi-mode and single-mode fiber optics. In addition to installation and testing, the technician will be responsible for terminating simplex and duplex jumper cords, as well as breaking out outside plant fiber. They will also handle indoor tight buffered multimode and single-mode fiber terminations, and install fan-out kits including buffer tubes. A key aspect of the role is to calculate end-to-end loss budgets in accordance with TIA/EIA standards for both multimode and single-mode fiber. The technician must ensure that all paperwork, including timesheets, material transfers, work orders, and change orders, is completed accurately and on time. The technician will also be expected to provide onsite support after business hours as part of an on-call schedule and may need to travel to various sites as required. Testing responsibilities include using an OTDR, Fluke, and EFXO to troubleshoot and identify problems across the network. The technician will perform both mechanical and fusion splicing with all types of fiber cable, including building entrance splices, maintenance space, and direct buried splices. The role demands a self-motivated individual who can promote the company culture and mission while acting as a liaison with customer representatives. Strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and effective communication abilities are essential for success in this position. The technician must also be physically capable of working at heights, lifting up to 50 pounds, and moving up to 75 pounds, as well as working in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Mount and install racks, patch panels, fiber optic and hardware.
• Install grounding for racks, equipment, and cable as required.
• Perform continuity tests on horizontal and riser cables.
• Use volt-ohmmeters to troubleshoot opens, crosses, shorts, and transpose pairs on horizontal and riser cables.
• Install various types of connectors for both multi-mode and single-mode fiber optics.
• Terminate simplex and duplex jumper cords.
• Terminate and breakout outside plant fiber.
• Terminate indoor tight buffered multimode and single-mode fiber.
• Install fan-out kits including buffer tubes.
• Calculate end-to-end loss budgets in accordance with TIA/EIA standards for multimode and single-mode fiber.
• Complete all paperwork accurately and on time, including timesheets and work orders.
• Provide onsite support after business hours as part of on-call schedule.
• Travel to various sites as needed.
• Test using OTDR, Fluke, and EFXO.
• Troubleshoot using OTDR to identify and correct problems end to end and network wide.
• Perform mechanical and fusion splicing with all types of fiber cable.
• Perform building entrance splices, maintenance space, and direct buried splices.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Proficient at terminating all connector types and methods for SMF and MMF systems (Unicam, anaerobic, heat-cure).
• Experience in Testing & Troubleshooting MMF & SMF systems (OTDR & PMLS).
• 3-5 years of experience in Fiber preferred.
• Industry Certifications (Corning/FOA/BICSI) preferred.
• Data Center installation experience preferred.
• Mechanical and Fusion Splice experience preferred.
• OSP / Confined Space Entry experience preferred.
• Ability to use trade tools such as screwdrivers, torpedo levels, tape measures, snips, pliers, hammers, wrenches, cable strippers, flashlights, and gloves.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with OTDR and PMLS testing methods.
• Knowledge of fiber optic installation best practices.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunity to work with a global leader in technology and talent management.
• Access to professional development and training programs.