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. Catering to a broad spectrum of technology and client requirements, 1200+ skilled technicians deliver over 1000 projects annually across data center markets in the US and APAC. DL has proven success in the deployment of next-generation infrastructure technologies across the data center lifecycle; from design & planning, install & build through Day 2 maintenance, technology upgrades & retrofits, including delivering the latest wave of AI/ML platforms.

About The Role

As a Technician II, you will be a vital contributor to the robust operation of our Data Center, focusing on the meticulous installation, decommissioning, and maintenance of network and cabling infrastructure. This role demands a commitment to delivering sustainable, repeatable solutions, consistently prioritizing quality workmanship, safety, and data center cleanliness. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders, provide structured project feedback, and utilize your expertise in telecom tools, wiring schemes, cable pulling, termination, and network patching. Ideal candidates will possess a strong understanding of copper and fiber cable testing, troubleshooting, and splicing, along with experience in MDF/IDF closets and reading blueprints, ensuring the continuous efficiency and reliability of our critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Installation/decommissioning of network and cabling infrastructure in a Data Center environment.
• Deliver sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes, always with an eye on 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 various Stakeholders to remove project obstacles.
• Read and comprehend blueprints and building documentation/redline work.
• Broad understanding of Data Center infrastructure technologies.
• Pull all types of low voltage cable.
• Perform field terminations and labeling.
• Maintain orderly paperwork, capable of running 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.
• Work on analog, DSL, and extend T1 lines.
• Patch network equipment.
• Basic understanding of both copper and fiber cable testing and troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoot copper and fiber cables.
• Decommission fiber trunks and jumpers.
• 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.
• Direct/supervise others to perform tasks.

Requirements

• Current LEA or LEB license required. Active licensure must be maintained throughout employment.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Knowledge and use of basic telecom hand tools.
• Accept responsibility for the outcome of work performed.
• Understand customer service.
• Clear understanding of job safety requirements.
• Be able to read and understand job floor plans.
• Familiarity with wiring schemes and wiring testing.

Skills

• Capable of working in Data Centers.
• Ability to work on analog, DSL, and extend T1 lines.
• Proficient in patching network equipment.
• Basic understanding of both copper and fiber cable testing and troubleshooting.
• Skills to layout MDF and IDF closets.
• Perform fiber splicing (OSP, ISP, SM, MM).
• Troubleshoot fiber circuits (Versiv OLTS, OTDR).
• Perform multiple pair copper splicing.

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 our 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.

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