Data Center Technician

$44,262 - $49,920/Yr

Unclassified - Sandston, VA

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Sandston, VA

About the position

The Data Center Technician position in Sandston, VA, is a contract role that offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $21.28 to $24.00. The primary focus of this role is on cabling and termination, where the technician will be responsible for mounting and installing racks, patch panels, fiber optic cables, and associated hardware. This includes installing grounding for racks and equipment as required. The technician will also perform various testing procedures, including continuity tests on horizontal and riser cables, utilizing tools such as volt-ohmmeters to troubleshoot issues like opens, crosses, shorts, and transposed pairs. The role requires proficiency in installing various types of connectors for both multi-mode and single-mode fiber, as well as terminating simplex and duplex jumper cords. In addition to installation and testing, the technician will be responsible for completing all necessary paperwork accurately and on time, including timesheets, material transfers, and work orders. The position may require providing onsite support after business hours as part of an on-call schedule and traveling to various sites as needed. The technician will also engage in splicing activities, including mechanical and fusion splicing with all types of fiber cable, and will perform building entrance splices and maintenance space splices. The ideal candidate for this position will be self-motivated, professional, and capable of promoting the company culture and mission. They must possess strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with customers and team members. Physical requirements include the ability to work at heights, lift up to 50 pounds, and distinguish colors and audible signals. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with proficiency in terminating connector types and experience with testing and troubleshooting fiber systems.

Responsibilities

  • Mount and install racks, patch panels, fiber optic cables, and hardware.
  • Install grounding for racks, equipment, and cable as required.
  • Perform continuity tests on horizontal and riser cables using volt-ohmmeters.
  • 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.
  • 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 tube.
  • 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 the 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 and troubleshooting MMF and 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 (splicing) (preferred).
  • Ability to use various trade tools including screwdrivers, pliers, and cable strippers.

Nice-to-haves

  • 3-5 years of experience in Fiber installation and maintenance.
  • Industry Certifications (Corning/FOA/BICSI).
  • Data Center installation experience.
  • Mechanical and Fusion Splice experience.
  • OSP / Confined Space Entry experience.

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
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