Fiber & Copper Data Center Technician

Responsibilities

• Inspect fiber and Cat6 cables to ensure correct labeling format, placement, and durability.
• Verify that MPO breakout labels match the documented patch schedules and polarity configurations.
• Confirm copper cabling (Cat6) terminations are labeled and installed per floor plans and port maps.
• Ensure that cables are bundled neatly, consistently, and in compliance with bend-radius and pathway guidelines.
• Check routing paths for proper separation of fiber and copper, use of Velcro (no over-tightening), and logical grouping by destination or rack.
• Complete QA/QC checklists, noting all discrepancies and corrective actions required.
• Take clear photos of non-compliant work and provide before/after records when issues are corrected.
• Maintain logs of inspected zones, bundle groups, and cable types for handoff to project stakeholders.
• Work directly with cabling technicians and leads to provide immediate feedback on issues.
• Escalate repeated errors, labeling inconsistencies, or deviations from project documentation.
• Participate in team huddles or walk-throughs to explain QC expectations and results.

Requirements

• 1+ years experience in a structured cabling, low-voltage QA/QC, or data center infrastructure environment.
• Strong knowledge of fiber cabling (especially MPO breakout types) and Cat6 standards.
• Familiarity with ANSI/TIA-568 labeling practices and project-specific labeling conventions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – must be able to clearly document issues and collaborate with field teams.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to documentation accuracy.
• Able to read and interpret rack elevations, patch schedules, and cable matrices.

Preferred Qualifications

• BICSI certification or formal low-voltage QA/QC training.
• Experience in hyperscale or enterprise-level data center deployments.
• Proficiency with mobile documentation tools (Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, PlanGrid, etc.).
• OSHA 10/30 certification a plus.