Data Center Technician- 3rd Shift (Wednesday- Saturday)

Shift Wednesday- Saturday 10 pm - 8 am Location: Columbus, Ohio (on-site) About the Position The Datacenter Technician is responsible for daily operations and maintenance of the Datacenter. Performs or delegates tasks associated with installation, acceptance and maintenance of telecommunication equipment, including installation of cabinets, equipment, cross‑connects, remote hands requests, and vendor maintenance. Responsibilities also include project installation, testing, and troubleshooting of telecommunication infrastructure components. What you do daily Expert working knowledge of copper (UTP, Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a) and fiber optic media types (MMF, SMF, 50 micron, 62.5 micron), industry standards and applications, and use cases (e.g., Ethernet, Fiber Channel, SONET, TDM). Installs, provisions, tests, and maintains DS0 thru OC12 services and equipment in support of network and customer requirements. Diagnoses, troubleshoots and repairs customer and network circuits. Install cable runs, patch panels and cross connects. Performs cable lacing as per the Datacenter standards. Significant hands‑on experience with the installation of both copper and fiber media types. Expert working knowledge with cable testing systems to ensure operational integrity. Expert working knowledge of troubleshooting both copper and fiber cable media (e.g., dB loss, attenuation, breaks, termination problems, transmission characteristics). Working knowledge of fiber optic and copper test equipment. Understanding of network layouts, Cisco hardware and layer 1 topologies. Working knowledge with Data Center Network Hardware (Ethernet, Fiber Channel interfaces). Working knowledge of pertinent ISO Standards associated with Data Center Cable Infrastructure, including ANSI-942 and ANSI-568. Execute customer support requests ranging from server reboot to complex telecommunication equipment troubleshooting and updates order management system. Lead troubleshooting process and repairs in case of events or equipment failure, providing recommendations to prevent recurrence. Monitors and responds to security, environmental, and equipment monitoring systems. Takes readings off of equipment (electrical and cooling) and maintains related reports. Manage and track capacity of MMR, MDF, IDF, patch panels and cables. Maintain detailed site documentation of customer cross‑connects and power circuits for provisioning. Responsible for cleanliness of data center and common areas. Maintain security procedures for site and data center access, including staffing the security office, working access request cases, and escorting vendors and customers to and from secure areas. Available for rotating 7/24 on‑call support and flexible shift scheduling. Qualifications BICSITechnician Credential Preferred. Minimum 2‑3 years’ experience in similar critical facilities. High School Diploma. Low voltage installation & troubleshooting experience a plus. Fiber optic splicing experience a plus. Functional knowledge of Inside Plant (ISP) disciplines; fiber optic and electrical cabling and labeling conforming to Telecom industry standards. Strong technical and mechanical background with experience on latest‑generation transport gear and critical infrastructure (Generators, HVAC systems, high‑voltage electrical systems, DC Power Plants, etc.) found in Telecommunications facilities. Knowledge of VISIO, MS Office. Analytical troubleshooting. Ability to follow specified policies and procedures. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Comfortable working in a fast‑paced 24/7 environment with flexibility to work after‑hours and weekends as needed. Autonomous with team spirit. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Flexible spending account options. Non‑accrued PTO. Company paid holidays. 401(k) Retirement Plan. Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability. Employee Discount Marketplace. Employee Recognition Platform. Legal NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Cologix is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance in applying for any of our open positions, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. The California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) creates privacy rights relating to the collection, sale, disclosure, and deletion of consumers’ personal information. 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Ensuring conformance with the requirements of both the Information Security Management System (ISMS) and the Environmental Management System (EMS). Remaining vigilant and reporting any information security or environmental incidents, vulnerabilities, risks, or non‑conformities to the appropriate teams. Actively participating in Cologix’s efforts to maintain and improve information security and environmental performance. #J-18808-Ljbffr