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Meta Installer Program
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What they do
A Photonics Technician is responsible for assembling, dismantling, installing, calibrating, testing, operating and repairing lasers. They also may perform alignment procedures, clean optics, integrate lasers with opto-mechanics parts, work on laser documentation and troubleshoot.
$70,025 / year median in Wyoming
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Launch Your Data Center Career—Train with CBRE, Power the Future with Meta Meta is growing fast and they need people like you to help power their AI infrastructure. This is your chance to start a stable career in a booming industry with competitive pay and benefits at a Meta Data Center. Through Meta's sponsored Level Up Fiber Technician Pathway program, CBRE is recruiting candidates for a four-week paid training program at purpose-built training locations in Columbus or Indianapolis. Travel expenses are covered, and participants receive a daily per diem throughout training. After successful completion, graduates transition into a permanent, full-time role as a Fiber Installer at a Meta Data Center. Note applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship (including H-1B or
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
STEM OPT
) now or in the future. What You'll Do (and Learn to Do) During training—and once you're on the job—you'll build the skills to: Install, test, terminate, label, and document fiber optic cabling Pull low-voltage cables through conduits, ceilings, and pathways (ISP/OSP) Interpret floor plans, port maps, and telecom drawings to execute work accurately Install ladder rack, fiber troughs, seismic bracing, and grounding systems Patch, label, and barcode network equipment with precision and consistency Work safely every day while learning alongside experienced technicians No experience? No problem—everything you need is taught during the training program. What We're Looking For A strong willingness to learn and take direction A safety-first mindset, plus reliability and teamwork Comfort using hand tools Readiness for hands-on, physical work Interest in technical systems, cabling, or construction-style environments Great attention to detail and a customer-focused mindset English/Spanish bilingual is a plus Eligibility to work in the United States Training & Pay (Earn While You Learn) Training starts starts October 12th and runs for four weeks (full-time), with new classes starting weekly $25.00/hour during training If you're local, you may commute daily If you're non-local, you'll receive company-paid housing, travel, and food for the duration of training WhyCBRE CBRE
supports Meta by delivering consistent, skills-focused training experience—and a clear path from training into long-term employment. We value respect, integrity, service, and excellence, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Applicant AI Use Disclosure CBRE values human interaction throughout the hiring process. We do not use AI to make hiring decisions and ask candidates to disclose any AI use during the application or interview process. Ready to get started? Apply to LevelUp today and take the first step toward a full-time role at a Meta Data Center. As part of the hiring process, candidates will be required to complete a 10-panel drug screening, including THC testing, a physical assessment to confirm they can perform the job requirements, and a criminal background check. Earn while you learn. Build real skills. Power the future with Meta.Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future