Data Center Technician

About the role

Ericsson is seeking a Data Center Services Technician to support the installation, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure within hyperscale and enterprise data center environments. This role is ideal for technicians with experience in data center operations, telecommunications, structured cabling, or IT infrastructure who are ready to work independently on standard deployment and operational tasks. As a Data Center Technician, you will execute rack-and-stack activities, structured cabling installations, equipment provisioning, testing, and operational support while ensuring work is performed safely, accurately, and in accordance with Ericsson and customer standards.

Responsibilities

• Execute rack-and-stack activities for data center hardware
• Perform structured cabling installations (copper and fiber)
• Install, provision, and test servers, networking equipment, and power distribution systems
• Provide operational support for data center infrastructure
• Interpret engineering drawings, installation documentation, and methods of procedure (MOPs)
• Ensure all work meets Ericsson and customer quality and safety standards
• Collaborate with technicians, project teams, vendors, and customers while managing assigned work independently

Requirements

• High school diploma, technical certification, vocational training, or equivalent experience
• 1+ years of experience in data center operations, structured cabling, telecommunications, field services, or IT infrastructure support
• Working knowledge of data center hardware, racks, servers, networking equipment, power distribution systems, and structured cabling
• Understanding of copper and fiber cabling practices, basic optical networking concepts, and installation standards
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, installation documentation, and methods of procedure (MOPs)
• Experience performing rack-and-stack, cabling, testing, and equipment installation activities with minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to quality and safety
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technicians, project teams, vendors, and customers while managing assigned work independently

Physical Requirements

• Comfortable working in a physically active environment involving lifting, standing, working at heights, and moving equipment
• Ability to work on ladders or elevated work platforms and comply with all applicable safety requirements and certifications
• Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs
• Willingness and ability to travel 50%–100% of the time

Benefits

At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. You'll be challenged, but you won't be alone — joining a team of diverse innovators driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States | Req ID: 791988

Work Authorization: Ericsson Inc. does not sponsor U.S. work authorizations for this position (including H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, TN, or F-1 CPT/EAD).