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Union Data Center Installer
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What they do
A Cable Technician or Installer sets up cable equipment and lines for customers and makes repairs as needed.
$64,437 / year median in Indiana
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Union Data Center Installer
CBRE - 3.6
Fort Wayne, IN Job Details Full-time 12 hours ago Benefits Relocation assistance Qualifications Network installation Electrical blueprint reading Telecommunications blueprint interpretation Safety protocol adherence Cable testers Customer service Labeling Network testing Cutting Telecommunications outside plant operations Maintenance work Low-voltage system cabling Network infrastructure Telecommunications low voltage systems Construction plans Blueprint dimension interpretation Fiber optic systems installation Equipment testing Clean workspace maintenance Hand tools Low-voltage electrical wiring Telecommunications testing equipment Electrical unit testing Equipment racks mounting Full Job Description CBRE DIRECTLINE, a CBRE Data Center Solutions business, is a leading technology infrastructure services provider enabling mission critical data center infrastructure for the world's technology leaders. Catering to a broad spectrum of technology and client requirements, 1200+ skilled technicians deliver over 1000 projects annually across data center markets in the US andAPAC. DL
has proven success in the deployment of next-generation infrastructure technologies across the data center lifecycle; from design & planning, install & build through Day 2 maintenance, technology upgrades & retrofits, including delivering the latest wave of AI/ML platforms.POSITION
Cable Technician - Installer About the job: As an Installer, you will be responsible for the hands-on installation and decommissioning of network and cabling infrastructure within a data center environment. This role requires precision, adherence to safety standards, and a commitment to quality workmanship. You will work closely under the guidance of senior technicians and leads, performing tasks such as pulling and terminating copper and fiber cables, installing ladder racks, seismic bracing, and network equipment, as well as labeling and testing connections. A strong understanding of wiring schemes, job floor plans, and telecom tools is essential, along with the ability to maintain data center cleanliness and follow industry best practices.What You'll Do:
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.
What You'll Need:
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
- Install ISP/OSP into cable enclosures (OSE)