Data Center Technician III

About the role

Location: New Albany, Ohio.

Ericsson does not sponsor U.S. work authorizations for this position and does not hire F‑1 students on CPT or EAD.

The Data Center Services Technician supports installation, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure within hyperscale and enterprise data‑center environments, performing rack‑and‑stack, structured cabling, equipment provisioning, testing, and operational support.

Responsibilities

• Independently install and deploy servers, network devices, storage equipment, and related infrastructure according to engineering designs and documentation.
• Install, route, terminate, and dress copper and fiber cabling with proper labeling and cable management.
• Install rack power distribution units (PDUs), connect equipment to power sources, and verify connectivity.
• Perform equipment provisioning, hardware component installation, and out‑of‑band (OOB) management connections.
• Execute basic testing and validation activities, including continuity testing, fiber verification, and standard equipment turn‑up procedures.
• Carry out moves, adds, changes, disconnects (MACD) and field‑replaceable unit (FRU) replacements following approved procedures.
• Maintain accurate installation records, test results, inventory updates, and as‑built documentation.
• Identify and escalate design concerns, operational issues, and safety risks to senior technicians or site leadership.

Requirements

• High school diploma, technical certification, vocational training, or equivalent experience.
• At least 1 + year 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range based on location, experience, and qualifications.
• Short‑term variable compensation plan with annual bonus opportunity.
• Choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan, with company credits covering the employer’s portion of premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
• 401(k) plan with automatic 3 % company contribution and matching contributions up to 4 % of eligible pay.
• Company‑paid basic life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Stock Purchase Plan participation option.
• Minimum of 15 days accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 holidays, 8 hours volunteer time, and 80 hours sick leave annually (pro‑rated for new hires).
• Up to 16 weeks paid maternity leave and 6 weeks paid parental or adoption leave at 100 % of pay.
• Additional company‑paid programs such as financial wellness, educational assistance, matching gifts, and recognition programs.

Pay

The salary range depends on factors including location, knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience. Compensation includes a short‑term variable bonus based on business and individual performance.