Associate Technical Trainer - Telecom / Data Center
Robert Half
Columbus, United States of America
4 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Temporary contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
JuniorJob location
Columbus, United States of America
Tech stack
Computer Networks
Data Centers
Job description
We are seeking an Associate Technical Trainer to support the delivery of hands-on technical training for telecom and data center environments. This role focuses on assisting with classroom and field-based instruction, supporting curriculum delivery, and helping prepare technicians and engineers to work safely and effectively in data center and telecom settings. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a technical background who enjoys mentoring, training, and knowledge sharing., * Assist with delivering technical training related to telecom infrastructure and data center operations
- Support instructor-led classroom, lab, and hands-on field training sessions
- Help prepare training materials, labs, tools, and equipment
- Reinforce safety standards, procedures, and best practices
- Provide on-the-job guidance and coaching to trainees
- Track attendance, completion, and basic training metrics
- Support updates to training content as technologies or standards change
Schedule & Work Environment
- Full-time, day shift
- Combination of classroom, lab, and data center floor training
- Physical ability to stand, walk data center floors, and lift light equipment as needed
Requirements
- 1-3 years of experience in telecom, data center, networking, or related technical roles
- Basic knowledge of structured cabling, fiber optics, copper, or data center infrastructure
- Comfortable presenting information and working with small groups
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to follow and reinforce safety and compliance standards
- High school diploma or GED equivalent, * Previous experience as a trainer, mentor, lead technician, or field support specialist
- Exposure to data center environments (power, cooling, racks, cabling, cross-connects)
- Familiarity with telecom/networking concepts (fiber splicing, testing, labeling, documentation)
- Certifications or coursework in IT, telecom, or data center technologies (a plus, not required)
About the company
Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.