Data Center FieldOps Technician

EOS
Santa Clara, CA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience with low voltage cabling and data center operations in the United States.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with hands-on low voltage cabling experience and a strong understanding of data center infrastructure
    — “Experience in installing, servicing, and maintaining low voltage cable infrastructure systems”
  • Individuals who can work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
    — “Collaborate with team members to achieve performance targets established by leadership”
  • Candidates with a background in following detailed procedures and maintaining documentation standards
    — “Complete necessary documentation in written and electronic formats according to company standards”

Things to consider

  • The role may involve emergency response and overtime, requiring flexibility in work hours
    — “Respond to emergency situations during or after hours to resolve immediate client concerns”
  • Physical demands are significant, including lifting up to 50 pounds frequently
    — “Ability to frequently exert force equivalent to lifting up to approximately 50 pounds”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with fiber and copper cabling in your resume and interview responses
    — “While expertise in fiber is preferred, the primary focus of this position will be on racking and stacking equipment”
  • Emphasize your ability to follow and implement Method of Procedure (MOP) and Change Method of Procedure (CMOP) guidelines
    — “Follow Method of Procedure (MOP) and Change Method of Procedure (CMOP) guidelines”
  • Showcase your familiarity with BICSI, ANSI, EIA/TIA, and National Electric Code standards
    — “Familiarity with industry standards including BICSI, ANSI, EIA/TIA, and local and National Electric Code”
  • Demonstrate your ability to manage inventory and coordinate with team members efficiently
    — “Maintain equipment and supplies inventory as required. Coordinate with other team members to ensure efficient project and work order completion.”
  • Include examples of delivering sustainable and repeatable solutions in your interview narrative
    — “Delivering sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes always with an eye on improvement”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • install, service, and maintain low voltage category cabling and communications cabling
  • coordinate with other team members to ensure efficient project and work order completion
Typical background
Associate degree or certification in a technology services/technical discipline, or equivalent work experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Low Voltage CablingCable ManagementTroubleshootingInfrastructure Management

Preferred

Fiber InstallationIndustry Certifications

About the role

Original posting from EOS

WHO WE ARE:

EOS IT Solutions is a Global Technology and Logistics company, providing Collaboration and Business IT Support services to some of the world’s largest industry leaders, delivering forward-thinking solutions based on multi-domain architecture. Customer satisfaction and commitment to superior quality of service are our top business priorities, along with investing in and supporting our partners and employees.

We are a true International IT provider and are proud to deliver our services through global simplicity with trusted transparency.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

We are seeking a dedicated Data Center Technician to join our infrastructure engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the installation, service, maintenance, repair, and alteration of low voltage category cabling, communications cabling, and other various low voltage cabling systems. While expertise in fiber is preferred, the primary focus of this position will be on racking and stacking equipment in data centers, ensuring proper installation and physical connectivity. The role includes delivering sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes always with an eye on improvement and adhering to production, safety, and quality standards. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Install, service, and maintain low voltage category cabling and communications cabling.

Pull cables, rack and stack equipment, and assist with cable management tasks within the infrastructure.

Clean fiber and copper connections and perform basic troubleshooting.

Follow Method of Procedure (MOP) and Change Method of Procedure (CMOP) guidelines.

Operate work ticket systems and interfaces for infrastructure management.

Read and validate port maps, and perform basic troubleshooting.

Conduct power distribution and cable management tasks within the infrastructure.

Coordinate with other team members to ensure efficient project and work order completion.

Follow company procedures and safety regulations, providing necessary information to operations management.

Complete necessary documentation in written and electronic formats according to company standards.

Maintain equipment and supplies inventory as required.

Respond to emergency situations during or after hours to resolve immediate client concerns and meet service level agreements (SLAs).

Escalate complex technical issues to senior team members as needed.

Conduct Service Swaps of live networking devices. 

TEAMWORK:

Attend meetings, workshops, training, and seminars to gather information required to perform job functions.

Collaborate with team members to achieve performance targets established by leadership.

Step in for the Lead Field Technician on a short-term basis, as needed.

Suggest process improvements to enhance efficiency and service quality. 

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

Associate degree or certification in a technology services/technical discipline, or equivalent work experience.

Experience in installing, servicing, and maintaining low voltage cable infrastructure systems.

Ability to install, terminate, and test low voltage cables.

Familiarity with industry standards including BICSI, ANSI, EIA/TIA, and local and National Electric Code.

Industry and manufacturer-specific certifications preferred (e.g., BICSI TECH, Corning TS-LAN500).

Strong customer/client service orientation with effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Valid driver's license and ability to safely drive company vehicles.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to frequently exert force equivalent to lifting up to approximately 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.

Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and more than 20 inches, and ability to adjust focus.

Three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships.

Ability to identify colors and give and receive information through speaking and listening skills.

Regular requirements to sit, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

 Frequent need to stand and walk; occasional need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or bend

EOS BENEFITS:

At EOS IT Solutions, we are committed to supporting the well-being and success of our team. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance starting the 1st of the month after your start date. 

10 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually

Occasional overtime and bonus opportunities

12 Paid Holidays

6 Sick Days (available after 90 days of employment)

401(k) Retirement Plan with a $2,500 company match (available after 90 days of employment)

The EOS pay range for this job is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, market data, or other laws. 

EOS is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We invite you to consider opportunities at EOS regardless of your gender; gender identity; gender reassignment; age; religious or similar philosophical belief; race; national origin; political opinion; sexual orientation; disability; marital or civil partnership status or other non-merit factor. 

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Pay Range$26.45—$36.06 USD

Source: EOS careers

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