FieldLink Hiring for Data Center | Low Voltage Technician – Entry Level Job at Sterling, VA Full Time

Job Title: Data Center Technician

Reports To: Lead Data Center Technician and Project Manager

Promotes To: Data Center Technician II

Pay: $17-22 based upon experience

***VACCINATION REQUIRED***

WANTED: People with a skilled trade background or apprentice background in electrical or mechanical trades (HVAC, Plumbing, Carpentry, Construction, Landscaping, Etc.) to step into the growing Data Center industry.

Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

Overview:

FieldLink is a network infrastructure staffing company helping people find rewarding careers in the Telecom and Low Voltage Industry. We specialize in customized staffing partnerships with industry leading integrators responsible for large commercial projects and government contracts nation-wide.

We are hiring for Entry Level – Data Center Technicians in a New Construction environment in Sterling, VA. This role is a contract to hire, joining a growing team offering continued industry training and a career path.

Job Responsibilities:

· Installation of cable infrastructure (Fiber, Cat 5/E and Cat 6).

· Dress and route cable into IT closets, modular furniture, and other work area outlets.

· Cable pathway installation (J-hooks, D-rings, cable trays, and ladder racks, cabinets).

· Cable management (dressing, labeling).

· Cable termination (Jacks, Keystones, RJ-45/Modular Plug).

· Fiber termination (LC, SC, ST, Single, and Multi-Mode)

· Fiber testing (OTDR and power meter)

· Cable testing (Cat5, Cat5E, and Cat6)

· Read and follow blueprints set for installation.

· Follow written and oral communication displaying professionalism with colleagues and management.

· Follow safety guidelines and protocols (Proper PPE, clean up jobsite, OSHA)

Job Requirements:

· High School Diploma or GED Equivalency.

· 0-2 years of commercial structured cabling, low voltage, or data cable installation experience.

· Knowledge of TIA/EIA and BICSI standards – Helpful.

· Active OSHA 10 – Preferred.

· Strong work ethic, organized, good communication skills.

· Physical Requirement: Must be able to work on a ladder and/or scissor lift. Work in confined spaces, can lift up to 50 pounds, and move up to 75 pounds. Ability to work on your feet for entire shift.

• Tools: Basic Hand Tools: screwdriver (multi-Bit), tape measure, snips, pliers (needle nose and channel locks), cable stripper, punch down tool, flashlight, work boots (steel toe or composite toe) gloves and tool pouch.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $17.00 – $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime

COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIRED

Application Question(s):

• VACCINATION FOR COVID-19 IS REQUIRED

Work Location: On the road