Data Center Technician

Data Center TechnicianWork Location: Athens, OHContract: 6-12 Months with extensionPay Rate: $30-$35/hrDescription:Fiber Optics Experience Minimum 3+ years of hands-on fiber optic cabling experience in data centers, network rooms, or similar restricted facilitiesDemonstrated experience with LC, MPO/MTP, and SC connector typesPrevious experience performing fiber circuit audits or circuit validationsMust be able to describe scope, volume, and outcomesWorking knowledge of DMARC environments and the technician's role within themAbility to distinguish between a contaminated end-face and physical fiber damage without guidanceCleaning & Inspection Proficiency with one-click cleaners, cassette cleaners, and reel-style cleanersUnderstanding of when to apply wet clean versus dry clean methodologyFamiliarity with proper cleaning sequences for both LC single connectors and MPO multi-fiber connectorsKnowledge of common cleaning errors and how to avoid themScoping & Testing Hands-on experience with fiber inspection scopes or video probesAbility to inspect MPO end-faces across all fiber positions and interpret results accuratelySolid understanding of pass vs. fail criteria for fiber end-face inspections of ultra-low latency fiber connectionsExperience operating an optical power meter and light sourceMust be able to walk through a full light level test procedureFamiliarity with expected power levels for multimode and single-mode circuits and ability to flag anomaliesWorking knowledge of IEC 61300-3-35 cleanliness standards is a strong plusTroubleshooting Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve failing circuits on the first attemptAbility to isolate fault locationDMARC, patch panel, or further down the run Experience handling circuits that fail after cleaning attempts and executing next-step escalation decisionsComfortable working across multiple failing circuits simultaneously with clear prioritizationDocumentation & App-Based Logging Experience using mobile or web applications to log field test results in real timeUnderstands what constitutes a complete and accurate test recordAbility to operate independently when connectivity is limited or an app is temporarily unavailableExperience correcting logging errors in ticketing or customer portalsMust be comfortable learning a new customer-specific application within the first week of onboardingQualifications Prior experience working on hyperscale or large-scale data center build or audit programsFamiliarity with Jira or similar ticketing platformsExperience with OTDR testing at 1310nm and 1550nmExperience working alongside general contractors or construction teams on active build sitesTrain-the-trainer experience or willingness to transition into a lead trainer role as the program scalesTools & Equipment Work cart with wheels for equipment transportSafety Requirements ESD compliance is mandatoryMust be familiar with ESD requirements in data center and network room environmentsFull PPE compliance always required on siteMust be able to complete and pass site orientation prior to starting workPrior experience working in restricted or secured facilities strongly preferred