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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Center Technician II - **Company:** Industrial Staffing Services Incorporated - **Location:** Cedar Rapids, IA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Bioinformatics, Data Centers - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88175124/1 ## About the Role * Minimum 2 years of Data Center Technician experience. * Minimum 2 years of hands-on fiber optic experience. * Low-voltage or telecommunications experience in commercial construction or data center environments. * Hands-on experience with fiber termination, Fluke testing, OTDR testing, and fiber troubleshooting. * High school diploma or GED equivalent. * Active OSHA 10 certification preferred. * Ability and willingness to work 5-6 days per week, approximately 10-12 hours per day, including required overtime based on project needs. * Ability to work safely on ladders and scissor lifts and in confined spaces. * Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move materials or equipment weighing up to 75 pounds. * Ability to stand and perform physically demanding tasks throughout the entire shift. * Ability to read and follow blueprints, installation plans, and written instructions. * Ability to provide and use basic hand tools, including a multi-bit screwdriver, tape measure, snips, needle-nose pliers, channel-lock pliers, punch-down tool, flashlight, gloves, tool pouch, and steel-toe or composite-toe work boots. * Willingness to travel is a plus but is not required., We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, uniform service member status, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This practice extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of employment. ## Description The Data Center Technician supports the installation, configuration, testing, and maintenance of fiber optic and low-voltage cable infrastructure within active data center and construction environments. This hands-on role performs fiber termination, Fluke and OTDR testing, troubleshooting, equipment rack and stack, infrastructure buildouts, and installation work according to blueprints and project specifications. The position requires at least 2 years of data center technician experience and 2 years of fiber experience, along with the ability to safely perform physically demanding work for extended shifts. This is a construction-focused data center infrastructure position rather than an IT support role and requires flexibility to work significant overtime as project needs dictate., * Perform cable infrastructure and fiber rough-in installations. * Dress, route, manage, and label cable and fiber according to project specifications. * Perform cable and fiber termination. * Install and configure single-mode and multimode fiber and various fiber connectors, including ST, LC, SC, and SC-APC. * Perform Fluke and OTDR testing to verify fiber installation and performance. * Troubleshoot fiber optic cabling and connectivity issues. * Rack and stack customer equipment. * Build out server racks and complete rack elevations according to project requirements. * Install fiber trays, ladder racks, power trays, cabinets, and related infrastructure. * Complete infrastructure installations, including cable management and pathway systems. * Receive project materials and perform hardware assembly as required. * Perform Outside Plant (OSP) installations, including routing fiber into data center facilities. * Read, interpret, and follow blueprints and installation plans. * Communicate professionally and effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and management. * Follow all applicable safety guidelines and protocols, including proper PPE use, jobsite cleanup, and OSHA requirements. ## Related Videos - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) - [From Cloud Racks to Control Cabinets: Operating Kubernetes on Edge Devices](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100160-from-cloud-racks-to-control-cabinets-operating-kubernetes-on-edge-devices) - [How Your Bundle Size Affects The Climate](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/308-how-your-bundle-size-affects-the-climate) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [How Many Jobs Are Available in Technology?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/450-how-many-jobs-are-available-in-technology) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs)