• Union Data Center Lead Technician

    CBRE (Kansas City, MO)


    Union Data Center Lead Technician

     

    Job ID

     

    218402

     

    Posted

     

    07-May-2025

     

    Service line

     

    GWS Segment

     

    Role type

     

    Full-time

     

    Areas of Interest

     

    Construction, Data Centers

     

    Location(s)

     

    Kansas City - Missouri - United States of America

    SUMMARY

    Directline.us is a high growth IT services company, backed by private equity, with primary focuses on system design and integration for well-known data center customers in the US with a strong expansion plan in Asia Pacific and Europe.

     

    In this newly created role, we are looking for a highly energetic, detail oriented, analytical, passionate, self-starter,

     

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

     

    • Decommissioning of network and cabling infrastructure in a Data Center environment

    • Deliver sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes, always with an eye on improvement

    • Provide structured feedback on project progress to Stakeholders

    • Exhibit quality workmanship on all work and maintain Data Center cleanliness

    • Follow all production, safety and quality standards, codes and industry best practices

    • Collaborate with various Stakeholders to remove project obstacles

    • Reading and comprehending blueprints and building documentation/redline work

    • Broad understanding of Data Center infrastructure technologies

    • 4 + years In-depth knowledge of Cat 5, Cat 6

    • 3 +years of in-depth knowledge of network cabling, optic types, and test equipment, such as VFL, power meter, Fluke Versive 5000 and OTDR

    • 3+ years’ experience with cabling infrastructure best practices and methodologies

    • 3+ years’ experience troubleshooting cabling infrastructure connectivity issues, including patch panels and patch cords

    Lead Technician

    + Strong background performing large scale data center projects.

    + Strong background in leading teams in commercial style projects.

    + Oversee assigned projects and performance of technicians assigned

    + Lead installs to completion

    + Validates material required to complete the build project

    + Coordinate and plan with teams, request material for installs supported by logistics

    SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

    • Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency

    • Must have experience working in data centers, telco, IT operations, or related technical field

    • Any server, OS, Network, or data center certification (including in-progress) are a plus

    • Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

    • Must be a professional, accurate, urgent and provide quality

    • Ability to work alone or in teams with minimal instruction

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    • Primarily walking, standing, and bending with some sitting

    • Ability to communicate effectively with verbal, visual and listening skills

    • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required equipment as well as to operate computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments

    • Able to lift and carry heavy equipment, up to 50 pounds

    • Ability to climb ladders and work on raised platform

     

    Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

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