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CBRE Union Data Center Technician II in Ashburn, Virginia
POSITION: Cable Technician – Technician II
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:
• 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.
• Accept responsibility of outcome of work performed.
• Must understand customer service.
• Clear understanding of job safety requirements.
• Be able to read and understand job floor plan.
• 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.
• Capable of maintaining orderly paperwork, capable of running midsize projects and service jobs.
• Possess skill to layout MDF and IDF closets, be able to dress all types of cable and perform all types of terminations.
• Capable of working in Data Centers.
• Shall be able to work on analog, DSL and be able to extend T1 lines.
• BE able to patch network equipment.
• Basic understanding of both copper and fiber cable testing and troubleshooting.
• Troubleshooting of copper and fiber cables
• Work on analog lines and extend T1 connections
• Possess skills to layout MDF and IDF closets
• Direct/supervise others to perform tasks
• 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
Why CBRE:
When you join CBRE, you become part of the globalleader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businessesand people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinkingprofessionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is builton our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and wevalue the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. AtCBRE, 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 eachcandidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificialintelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidatesdisclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.
OurValues in Hiring
At CBRE, weare committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We valuediverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.
Relocationassistance and sign-on bonuses may be available on selectpositions only, for qualified candidates based on role requirements andexperience.
Applicantsmust be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need forvisa sponsorship now or in the future.
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What You’ll Need:
Bachelor's Degree preferred with 2-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
Previous experience in Procurement/Sourcing
Experienced with negotiations.
Prior experience in managing and overseeing 3rd party service contracts related to lab equipment preferred.
Understanding of existing procedures and standards to solve slightly complex problems.
Ability to analyze possible solutions using technical experience to apply appropriate judgment and precedents.
Excellent PC based skills, with in-depth experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office products (examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and Smartsheet.
Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
Able to track and manage multiple tasks in parallel
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Able to communicate and develop effective relationships with people at all levels across the business
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
High motivation to complete responsibilities timely and accurately with additional focus on comprehensiveness
Demonstrate the ability to work independently
Self-motivated, reliable & flexible team player, who is able to work on own initiative
Calm manner, able to work under pressure and with changing demands and priorities
Results driven and task-oriented abilities
About CBRE:
When you join CBRE, you become part of a global leader incommercial real estate and investment services that help businesses and peoplethrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals whocreate significant impact! Our collaborative environment is built on our sharedvalues — respect, integrity, service, and excellence — and we value the variedperspectives, backgrounds, and skills of our people. At CBRE, you have theopportunity to chart your own course and realize your full potential!
Disclaimer:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in theUnited States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training and experience. The compensation is about $102,500 annual base salary with some potential flexibility based on experience. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications and experience
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 recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com 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)