Datacenter Field Operations Technician

Datacenter Field Operations Technician
Location: New Albany, Ohio try for local
Duration: 12+ Months

Shift & Work Model

Location-On-site at New Albany, Ohio . Remote work is not available for this role.

**Coverag-**24×7 across three 8-hour shifts. Assignment may include any of: Day

(07:00–15:00 ET) · Swing (15:00–23:00 ET) · Graveyard (23:00–07:00 ET).

Pattern-5 days on / 2 days off; 40 hrs / week..

On-call

Field Ops technicians may be asked to support emergency response outside scheduled hours on a rotating basis.

Type: Full-Time / Contracting - Any is fine

• Shift-based

◦ Rotating shifts (Days/Nights) with on-call requirements

◦ Extended shift capability during surge/ramp periods

We are looking for an experienced Datacenter Field Operations Technician with strong hands-on expertise in fiber optics, structured cabling, network hardware installation, and data center operations.

Key Skills Required:

Expert in Fiber Optics & Structured Cabling (Cat6A, OM4, OS2, MPO/MTP)
Fiber Splicing, Termination, OTDR Testing & Connector Inspection
Rack & Stack, Cable Management & Rack Deployment
Network Switches, Routers, Line Cards & Optics Installation
Physical Layer Troubleshooting and Circuit QA/QC Testing
Testing Tools: OTDR, Optical Power Meter, VFL & Cable Certifiers
Break/Fix, Hardware Replacement & ESD Compliance
Ticketing Systems, Asset Management & Safety Procedures

✅ Experience: 2–8 years in data center cabling, network hardware installation, or telecommunications.
Preferred: BICSI certification, OSHA 10/30, hyperscale data center experience, and liquid-cooled rack systems (AALC).

Experience

• 2–5 years of experience in data center cabling, network hardware installation, or telecommunications
• Hands-on experience with fiber optic installation and testing in enterprise/hyperscale environments
• Experience with large-scale rack deployment projects (50+ racks)
• Familiarity with data center environments (hot/cold aisle, raised floor, overhead cable tray)
• Experience working with liquid-cooled rack systems (AALC) preferred
• Experience with barcode scanning and asset management workflows preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50+ lbs repeatedly
• Comfortable working at height (personnel lifts, ladders) and in confined spaces, hot aisles, and active electrical environments with appropriate PPE
• Ability to work in warm environments (data halls, 75–85°F)
• Standing/walking for 10–12 hour shifts
• Fine motor skills for connector cleaning and optics handling
• Ability to wear required PPE for extended periods

Pay: $30.20 - $40.35 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Application Question(s):

• Virtual Interview availability for Today/ Tomorrow?

Work Location: In person