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Union Data Center Technician

CBRE

Frederick, MDJob$31.46–38.1/hrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$31.46–38.1/hr
Location
Frederick, MD
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Union Data Center Technician installs and maintains low-voltage cabling infrastructure in data centers, working under supervision. The role includes cable installation and decommissioning, equipment connections, testing, troubleshooting, and fiber splicing. Technicians follow safety and quality standards, read blueprints and floor plans, and may work indoors or outdoors in confined or elevated spaces while supporting customers and collaborating with project stakeholders.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Telecom Hand ToolsCustomer ServiceJob SafetyFloor Plan ReadingWiring SchemesWiring TestingLow-Voltage Cable PullingField TerminationsCable LabelingPaperwork ManagementService Job ExecutionMDF and IDF LayoutCable DressingLadder Racking InstallationSeismic Bracing InstallationCopper Cable TestingFiber Cable TestingCable TroubleshootingFiber SplicingDSX 5000 TesterOTDR TesterTester ProgrammingLinkwareLinkware LivePortmap LabelingLive Cable IdentificationFIM DatabaseScanner OperationData Center InfrastructureBlueprint Reading

Benefits

401(k) Match
Dental Insurance
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance

Full job description

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.

POSITION: Union Data Center Technician

About the Role

As a Technician 1, you will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of low voltage cabling infrastructure within a data center environment. This role involves running cables, connecting wires, and ensuring proper installation of all internal infrastructure. You will work under supervision, performing tasks with installed cables, and adhering to safety protocols. The position may require working both indoors and outdoors, sometimes in confined or elevated spaces, and interacting with customers to address concerns and provide support.

What You’ll Do:

  • 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.

  • Reading and comprehending blueprints and building documentation/redline work.

  • Broad understanding of Data Center infrastructure technologies.

What You’ll Need:

  • Knowledge and use of basic telecom hand tools.

  • Must understand customer service.

  • Clear understanding of job safety requirements.

  • Be able to read and understand floor plans.

  • Should be familiar on wiring schemes and wiring testing.

  • Should be able to pull all types of low voltage cable.

  • Should understand and be capable in performing field terminations and labeling.

  • Reports to Operations Manager and take daily directions from Technician, Technician II, Lead Technicians, Senior Technicians and Advance Senior Technicians.

  • Capable of maintaining orderly paperwork, capable of running service jobs.

  • Possess skill to layout MDF and IDF closets, be able to dress all types of cable, and perform all type of terminations.

  • Capable of working in Data Centers

  • Shall be able to install ladder racking and seismic bracing both above and under raise floor.

  • Basic understanding of both copper and fiber cable testing and troubleshooting.

  • Read and understand blueprints and design document

  • Dress and furcate fiber trunks for splicing

  • Maintaining orderly paperwork and running service

  • Fusion Splice including Ribbon/Single OSP/ISP

  • Install, connect, and decom network equipment

  • Operate DSX 5000 tester/OTDR Tester

  • Program testers

  • Download test results to Linkware/Linkware Live

  • Save test results, verify, and submit to customer

  • Create mass labels and apply per Portmap

  • Differentiate live cables from decom cable

  • Copper testing and troubleshooting

  • Conduct Service Swaps of live networking devices

  • Understand "FIM" database and operate scanners

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. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure:

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Disclaimers

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

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The pay range for this position is subject to an applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. The negotiated rate for the Technician I position is $31.46 - 38.10 per hour. Please refer to the Collective Bargaining Agreement regarding pay scale. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [email protected] or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

How this job compares

Set against the 1,407 open Data Center Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$31.46–38.1/hr
  • Maryland median$30–54/hr28 hourly ranges
  • US median$30–54/hr1,102 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $34.78/hr, is 17% below the Maryland median midpoint ($42/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Data Center Technician hourly ranges in Maryland.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 32 open Data Center Technician jobs in Maryland and 1,407 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Maryland
Experience
Data Center Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (1,044 postings).
Education
234 of the 1,407 open Data Center Technician jobs (17%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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