Union Data Center Technician II

CBRE DIRECTLINE, a CBRE Data Center Solutions business, is a leading technology infrastructure services provider enabling mission critical data center infrastructure for the world’s technology leaders. With 1200+ skilled technicians, DL delivers over 1000 projects annually across data center markets in the US and APAC, covering the full data center lifecycle—from design and planning to install, build, maintenance, upgrades, retrofits, and AI/ML platform deployments.

About the Role

As a Technician II, you will install and decommission network and cabling infrastructure in a data center environment while ensuring compliance with safety standards and industry best practices. This role requires technical proficiency in pulling and terminating copper and fiber cables, performing splicing, troubleshooting circuits, and maintaining accurate documentation. A solid understanding of wiring schemes, testing procedures, and data center technologies is essential, along with the ability to deliver high-quality workmanship and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Installation and decommissioning of network and cabling infrastructure in a Data Center environment.
• Deliver sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Provide structured feedback on project progress to stakeholders.
• Exhibit quality workmanship on all work and maintain Data Center cleanliness.
• Follow all production, safety, and quality standards, codes, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to remove project obstacles.
• Read and comprehend blueprints and building documentation/redline work.
• Demonstrate a broad understanding of Data Center infrastructure technologies.
• Use basic telecom hand tools.
• Pull all types of low voltage cable.
• Perform field terminations and labeling.
• Maintain orderly paperwork and run midsize projects and service jobs.
• Layout MDF and IDF closets, dress all types of cable, and perform all types of terminations.
• Work in Data Centers and on analog, DSL, and T1 lines.
• Patch network equipment.
• Test and troubleshoot both copper and fiber cables.
• Troubleshoot fiber circuits (Versiv OLTS, OTDR).
• Perform fiber splicing (OSP, ISP, SM, MM).
• Conduct and supervise Service Swaps.
• Perform multiple pair copper splicing.
• Follow infrastructure design and install guidelines.
• Direct/supervise others to perform tasks.
• Decommission fiber trunks and jumpers.

Requirements

• Knowledge and use of basic telecom hand tools.
• Accept responsibility for the outcome of work performed.
• Understand customer service principles.
• Clear understanding of job safety requirements.
• Able to read and understand job floor plans.
• Familiarity with wiring schemes and wiring testing.
• Capable of pulling all types of low voltage cable.
• Understand and perform field terminations and labeling.
• Capable of maintaining orderly paperwork and running midsize projects.
• Skill to layout MDF and IDF closets, dress all types of cable, and perform all types of terminations.
• Capable of working in Data Centers.
• Able to work on analog, DSL, and extend T1 lines.
• Basic understanding of both copper and fiber cable testing and troubleshooting.
• Ability to patch network equipment.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on shared values—respect, integrity, service, and excellence—and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. Relocation assistance and sign-on bonuses may be available on select positions only, for qualified candidates based on role requirements and experience.