Data Center Technician We are looking for 8 Data Center Technicians in Jackson Mississippi area to start in mid/late July 2025. All applicants applying will be required to submit to a background check . Candidates must be willing to be onsite during the core hours of 7:00 am-3:30pm (approximately)- The contract is scheduled for 6 months with possible hire options or extension 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. Main Duties / Required:
- 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.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge and use of basic telecom hand tools.
- Must understand customer service.
- Cleared understanding of job safety requirements.
- Should be familiar on wiring schemes and wiring test.
- Reports to Operations Manager and take daily directions from Technician, Technician II, Lead Technicians, Senior Technicians and Advance Senior Technicians.
- Perform 4 pair continuity testing
- Pull all types of low voltage cable including copper telecom cable
- Performing all types of copper field terminations
- Install ladder racking and seismic bracing
- Patch network equipment
- Read and Understand Port Maps/Matrices
- Read and understand job floor plan and TC drawings
- Should understand and be capable in performing field terminations and labeling.
- Install Copper and Fiber Cabling and labeling
- Affixing Labels to cabling and Power Cords
- Affix bar coding to equipment
- Affix free printed label
- Cut and install threaded rod
- Cut and install Uni-strut
- Cut and install fiber trough
- Create/test Bonding whips, straps, and connections
- Understand the basics of FIM and operate scanner
- Install and test coax cabling (series 6 & 11)
- Install OSP cables through conduits and maintenance
- Install pull strings through conduits, in ceilings
- Install ISP cables through conduits, in ceilings,
- Install box eliminators (mud rings) in drywall
- How to install/maintain firestopping
- Understanding/Usage of fiber types (SM/MM/Ribbon)
- Install and Service Network Equipment
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