Data Center Technician

Job Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

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 equipment
• Perform structured cabling installations (copper and fiber)
• Handle equipment provisioning, testing, and operational support
• Ensure all work is performed safely, accurately, and in accordance with Ericsson and customer standards
• Support installation, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure in hyperscale and enterprise data center environments

Requirements

• High school diploma, technical certification, vocational training, or equivalent experience required
• 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 where lifting, standing, working at heights, and moving equipment is required
• 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

Schedule

Willingness and ability to travel 50% – 100% of the time.

Work Authorization

Ericsson Inc. does not sponsor U.S. work authorizations for this position, including H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, and TN visas. The company also does not hire F-1 students working on CPT or EAD for this role.