
Union Data Center Technician II
South Boston, VAJob$36.44–37.27/hrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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Job overview
The Union Data Center Technician II installs and decommissions network and cabling infrastructure in data centers, including copper and fiber work. The role involves cable pulling, termination, splicing, testing, and troubleshooting, as well as reading floor plans and blueprints, maintaining documentation, and coordinating with stakeholders. The technician also directs or supervises others and supports service swaps and midsize projects while following safety, quality, and industry standards.
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About the Role:
As a Technician II, you will be responsible for installing and decommissioning 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.
What You’ll Do:
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Installation/decommissioning of network and cabling infrastructure in a Data Center environment.
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Deliver sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes, always with an eye on improvement.
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Provide structured feedback on project progress to Stakeholders.
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Exhibit quality workmanship on all work and maintain Data Center cleanliness.
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Follow all production, safety and quality standards, codes, and industry best practices.
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Collaborate with various Stakeholders to remove project obstacles.
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Reading and comprehending blueprints and building documentation/redline work.
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Broad understanding of Data Center infrastructure technologies.
What You’’ll Need:
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Knowledge and use of basic telecom hand tools.
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Accept responsibility of outcome of work performed.
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Must understand customer service.
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Clear understanding of job safety requirements.
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Be able to read and understand job floor plan.
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Should be familiar on wiring schemes and wiring testing.
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Should be able to pull all types of low voltage cable.
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Should understand and be capable in performing field terminations and labeling.
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Capable of maintaining orderly paperwork, capable of running midsize projects and service jobs.
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Possess skill to layout MDF and IDF closets, be able to dress all types of cable and perform all types of terminations.
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Capable of working in Data Centers.
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Shall be able to work on analog, DSL and be able to extend T1 lines.
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BE able to patch network equipment.
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Basic understanding of both copper and fiber cable testing and troubleshooting.
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Troubleshooting of copper and fiber cables
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Work on analog lines and extend T1 connections
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Possess skills to layout MDF and IDF closets
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Direct/supervise others to perform tasks
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Decommission fiber trunks and jumpers
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Troubleshoot fiber circuits (Versiv OLTS, OTDR)
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Perform fiber splicing (OSP, ISP, SM, MM)
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Conduct and supervise Service Swaps
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Perform multiple pair copper splicing.
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Follow infrastructure design and install
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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EQUAL PAY DISCLAIMER: (ONLY REQUIRED ON POSTINGS WHERE STATES REQUIRE PAY TRANSPARENCY) CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Union Data Center Technician II is $36.44 hourly and the maximum of $37.27 hourly. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on their skills, qualifications, and experience. 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 1,438 open Data Center Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$36.44–37.27/hr
- Virginia median$30–54/hr152 hourly ranges
- US median$30–54/hr1,073 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $36.86/hr, is 12% below the Virginia median midpoint ($42/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Data Center Technician hourly ranges in Virginia.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 174 open Data Center Technician jobs in Virginia and 1,438 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- 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 (1,016 postings).
- Education
- 135 of the 1,438 open Data Center Technician jobs (9%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Pay, requirements and demand for Data Center Technician jobs
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 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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