Cabling Technician - Data Center

About the role

Black Box is a global leader in Integrated Technology Solutions, dedicated to social responsibility and fostering a culture of integrity, diversity, inclusivity, and empowerment. We are currently seeking an Infrastructure Technician to join our team in Rosemount, MN.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit a high level of safety and quality on all work.
• Follow safe work practices from the Company’s Safety Program and the client’s worksite policies in regard to production standards, codes, and industry's best practices.
• Install, decommission, and manage critical cabling and network infrastructure in a Data Center environment.
• Install, set, level network cabinets, ground network cabinets, label copper and fiber jumpers, and dress cables according to QAQC standards.
• Pull copper and fiber cables at both IDF and BDF, stage, build, and install racks, and prefab jacks, face plates, and patch panels.
• Read, comprehend, and adhere to project design drawings and plans, specifications, manufacturer recommendations, and installation standards.
• Document and track all work performed daily.
• Proactively maintain work area by organizing materials, tools, and equipment, collecting debris, and ensuring hazardous conditions are promptly and appropriately addressed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Zero to 5 years of experience.
• OSHA 10 certification preferred, obtainable within 90 days of hire.
• First Aid/CPR certificate preferred, obtainable within 90 days of hire.
• BICSI Technician (TECH) Certification preferred.
• Required tool list as per IBEW Local 110 Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Skills

• Ability to listen carefully and follow instructions.
• Reliable team player who reports to assigned place of work on time and ready to work with a positive attitude.
• Able to distinguish color.
• Basic understanding of structured cabling system installation and commissioning.
• Basic understanding of telecom connectivity.
• Knowledge in safe and appropriate use of basic hand tools both for the Telecom and Construction Industry alike.
• Ability to work in a fast-changing environment.
• Executes work with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Willingness to work days, nights, and weekends as required.
• Self-motivated, possesses an excellent work ethic, and has a reliable source of daily transportation.
• Proficient in the use of a computer and/or handheld tablet.
• Read, write, and understand English.

Career Path Development

• Complete applicable manufacturer ICPs certifications.
• Pass FOA CFOS/T – Comprehensive Fiber Optic Testing Techniques with a score of ≥70%.
• Pass FOA CFOS/FC – Advanced Fiber Optic Testing with a score of ≥70%.
• Complete BICSI Technician (TECH) Certification.

Physical Demands

• Comfortable with ISP (Inside Plant) and OSP (Outside plant) work environments.
• Regularly required to sit, use hands, stoop, kneel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• Frequent standing for long periods of time and walking.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Must be comfortable working from ladder/lift heights and in tight confined spaces.
• Must be able to work in high and low temperature areas.