Lead Technician - Union
CBRE, Columbus, OH, United States
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: Cable Technician – Lead Technician
About the Role
This role primarily involves the installation and decommissioning of network and cabling infrastructure within a Data Center environment. A key aspect is the continuous pursuit of sustainable, repeatable, and improved solutions and processes. The individual is expected to provide leadership to crews and provide structured feedback on project progress to various stakeholders, ensuring high‑quality workmanship, maintaining Data Center cleanliness, and adhering to all production, safety, and quality standards, codes, and industry best practices. The role also requires collaboration with stakeholders to resolve project obstacles and the ability to read and comprehend blueprints and building documentation. A broad understanding of Data Center infrastructure technologies is essential.
What You will 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.
Read and comprehend blueprints and building documentation/redline work.
Possess a broad understanding of Data Center infrastructure technologies.
What You will Need
Knowledge of basic telecom hand tools.
Ability to lead a crew of 1‑5 technicians.
Strong customer service skills, perform job walks, and communicate with customers.
Acceptance of responsibility for outcomes of work performed by oneself and direct reports.
Clear understanding of job safety requirements.
Ability to read job floor plans, wiring schemes, and perform wiring testing.
Capability to pull low‑voltage cables and perform field terminations and labeling.
Familiarity with MDF/IDF closet layout, cable dressing, and basic fiber equipment.
Basic copper and fiber cable testing and troubleshooting.
Experience working in Data Centers, including analog, DSL, T1 extensions, and patching network equipment.
Ability to track and submit timesheets for crew reporting.
Maintain accurate paperwork and run service jobs.
Track lessons learned, metrics/SLA’s, and project close‑out.
Coordinate with QA/QC on quality status walks.
Communicate effectively with foreman, leads, and technicians.
Identify tech strengths and weaknesses.
Benefits
401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.
Relocation assistance and sign‑on bonuses may be available on select positions only, for qualified candidates based on role requirements and experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and has 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 the 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 recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
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POSITION: Cable Technician – Lead Technician
About the Role
This role primarily involves the installation and decommissioning of network and cabling infrastructure within a Data Center environment. A key aspect is the continuous pursuit of sustainable, repeatable, and improved solutions and processes. The individual is expected to provide leadership to crews and provide structured feedback on project progress to various stakeholders, ensuring high‑quality workmanship, maintaining Data Center cleanliness, and adhering to all production, safety, and quality standards, codes, and industry best practices. The role also requires collaboration with stakeholders to resolve project obstacles and the ability to read and comprehend blueprints and building documentation. A broad understanding of Data Center infrastructure technologies is essential.
What You will 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.
Read and comprehend blueprints and building documentation/redline work.
Possess a broad understanding of Data Center infrastructure technologies.
What You will Need
Knowledge of basic telecom hand tools.
Ability to lead a crew of 1‑5 technicians.
Strong customer service skills, perform job walks, and communicate with customers.
Acceptance of responsibility for outcomes of work performed by oneself and direct reports.
Clear understanding of job safety requirements.
Ability to read job floor plans, wiring schemes, and perform wiring testing.
Capability to pull low‑voltage cables and perform field terminations and labeling.
Familiarity with MDF/IDF closet layout, cable dressing, and basic fiber equipment.
Basic copper and fiber cable testing and troubleshooting.
Experience working in Data Centers, including analog, DSL, T1 extensions, and patching network equipment.
Ability to track and submit timesheets for crew reporting.
Maintain accurate paperwork and run service jobs.
Track lessons learned, metrics/SLA’s, and project close‑out.
Coordinate with QA/QC on quality status walks.
Communicate effectively with foreman, leads, and technicians.
Identify tech strengths and weaknesses.
Benefits
401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.
Relocation assistance and sign‑on bonuses may be available on select positions only, for qualified candidates based on role requirements and experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and has 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 the 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 recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
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