Lead Data Center Technician

Lead Data Center Technician - Structured Cabling & Fiber Installation | Manassas, VA and Greater Northern Virginia Area

Join Next Level Technician as a Lead Data Center Technician in Manassas, VA! Earn $28-$35/hr., enjoy weekly pay, benefits, and steady work with a national leader in low voltage staffing. Apply now!

Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise field technicians during data center infrastructure projects
  
• Serve as the on-site point of contact while overseeing safety, training, and technician development
  
• Mentor, train, and develop junior technicians and installers
  
• Install, terminate, test, and certify structured cabling systems including: Single-mode and multi-mode fiber optic cabling, Cat6, Cat6A, and other copper cabling systems, Backbone and horizontal cabling infrastructure
  
• Install and dress network, server, and telecommunications equipment within cabinets and racks
  
• Conduct cable labeling and administration in accordance with customer and industry standards
  
• Read and interpret blueprints, floor plans, rack elevations, Cutsheets and construction drawings
  
• Ensure installations meet project, customer, and industry standards.
  
  
• Testing & Documentation: Review copper/fiber testing, maintain documentation, and resolve issues before completion
  
• Safety & Compliance: Follow OSHA and customer safety requirements
  
• Maintain safe work practices, housekeeping, training, and data center security procedures
  

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in structured cabling, telecommunications, or data center infrastructure
  
• Proven experience leading crews or supervising data center installation teams
  
• Proven experience with Cat6 and fiber optic cabling installation (pre-terminated preferred), strong knowledge of fiber/copper systems and TIA/EIA/BICSI standards, and proficiency with fiber and copper testing equipment
  
• Ability to read drawings, cutsheets, and project specifications
  
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Excel, and Teams
  
• BICSI, OSHA, Lift, and manufacturer certifications are a plus
  
• Must have basic hand tools and required PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, hi-vis vest, steel-toe boots)
  
  
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., work on ladders/lifts, and perform bending, kneeling, climbing, and physical labor throughout the day
  
• Work Environment: Comfortable working in varying temperatures, active construction sites, traveling, and extended hours as needed
  
• Willingness to travel to job sites within Manassas, VA as needed
  
  

Why Work with Next Level Technician in Manassas, VA?

• Weekly Pay: Get paid every week, no waiting
  
  
• Competitive Wages: $28-$35/hr. based on your experience and skillset
  
  
• PTO, medical benefits, sign-on & referral bonuses
  
  
• Career Growth: Advance through BICSI-certified training and real project experience
  
  
• Dedicated Recruiter Support: Deep knowledge of Virginia's low voltage industry
  
  
• National Footprint: Be part of a team respected across Virginia and the U.S.
  
  

About Next Level Technician


Next Level Technician connects job-ready low voltage techs with top employers. We handle compliance, payroll, and safety so you can focus on your career. Advance your skills and grow with us!

How to Apply


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