Data Center Cable Technician
TEKsystems · Cedar Rapids, IA · 1 mo ago
On-siteInformation Technology$18–$22/hrFull-time
About the role
Entry-mid level role into the Data Center world, working at a major data center in Eastern Iowa.
Responsibilities
- Install a work area outlet for floor (i.e. monument), modular furniture (i.e. surface mount box) and wall (i.e. box eliminator).
- Drop cable down a wall using fish tape or other method.
- Route cable through modular furniture.
- Perform pre-termination procedures: organize, form, dress cables and determine length, slack, and label cables.
- Suspend and support cable correctly: Cable tray, J-hook, D-rings, Bridal rings, Trapeze.
- Build closets (Mount and install backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic and hardware).
- Install grounding for racks, equipment and cable as required.
- Perform fire-stopping procedures on fire walls, install sleeves, and pull cable through sleeves and core penetration.
- Terminate low-voltage devices.
Qualifications
- Must be able to work in an outdoor or indoor construction work environment.
- Self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and help create, develop, and implement project process improvement(s).
- Must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients, and business partners.
- Must have proven skill level or the ability to learn to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting, and quality requirements.
- Must be able to work at heights, off a ladder and in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds.
- Must be able to see and distinguish different colors, read small print, and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.
- Must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
Skills
- Cable installation
- Punchdown
- Structured cabling
- Low voltage
- Telecommunication
- Rack and stack
Pay
$18.00 - $22.00/hr.
Schedule
This is a Contract position based out of Cedar Rapids, IA. Fully onsite.