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Data Center Technician

Lancesoft

Athens, OH

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$30
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Atlassian JIRA, Auditing, Construction, Documentation, Dry Cleaning, Establish Priorities, Fiber Optic Cable, Fiber Optics, Field Trials, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Identify Issues, International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC), Internet Application, Mobile Applications, Network Operations Center, Onboarding, Safety Compliance, Safety Training, Software Patches, Testing, Train-the-Trainer, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Athens, OH
POSTED
12 days ago
Title:                          Data Center Technician
Work Location:         Athens, OH
Contract:                   6-12 Months with extension
Pay Rate:                  $30-$35/hr
 
Description:
  • Fiber Optics Experience Minimum 3+ years of hands-on fiber optic cabling experience in data centers, network rooms, or similar restricted facilities Demonstrated experience with LC, MPO/MTP, and SC connector types Previous experience performing fiber circuit audits or circuit validations
  • Must be able to describe scope, volume, and outcomes Working knowledge of DMARC environments and the technician's role within them Ability to distinguish between a contaminated end-face and physical fiber damage without guidance Cleaning & Inspection Proficiency with one-click cleaners, cassette cleaners, and reel-style cleaners
  • Understanding of when to apply wet clean versus dry clean methodology
  • Familiarity with proper cleaning sequences for both LC single connectors and MPO multi-fiber connectors Knowledge of common cleaning errors and how to avoid them Scoping & Testing Hands-on experience with fiber inspection scopes or video probes
  • Ability to inspect MPO end-faces across all fiber positions and interpret results accurately
  • Solid understanding of pass vs. Fail criteria for fiber end-face inspections of ultra-low latency fiber connections Experience operating an optical power meter and light source
  • Must be able to walk through a full light level test procedure Familiarity with expected power levels for multimode and single-mode circuits and ability to flag anomalies Working knowledge of IEC 61300-3-35 cleanliness standards is a strong plus
  • Troubleshooting Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve failing circuits on the first attempt Ability to isolate fault location
  • DMARC, patch panel, or further down the run Experience handling circuits that fail after cleaning attempts and executing next-step escalation decisions Comfortable working across multiple failing circuits simultaneously with clear prioritization Documentation & App-Based Logging
  • Experience using mobile or web applications to log field test results in real time Understands what constitutes a complete and accurate test record Ability to operate independently when connectivity is limited or an app is temporarily unavailable Experience correcting logging errors in ticketing or customer portals Must be comfortable learning a new customer-specific application within the first week of onboarding Qualifications Prior experience working on hyperscale or large-scale data center build or audit programs
  • Familiarity with Jira or similar ticketing platforms Experience with OTDR testing at 1310nm and 1550nm Experience working alongside general contractors or construction teams on active build sites Train-the-trainer experience or willingness to transition into a lead trainer role as the program scales Tools & Equipment
  • Work cart with wheels for equipment transport Safety Requirements ESD compliance is mandatory
  • Must be familiar with ESD requirements in data center and network room environments Full PPE compliance always required on site Must be able to complete and pass site orientation prior to starting work Prior experience working in restricted or secured facilities strongly preferred 

About the Company

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Lancesoft

We are a $125 Million, NMSDC-certified Minority & Woman owned Workforce Solutions Company headquartered in the DC metro area with presence across US with global presence - Canada, Mexico, India, UK, Malaysia, Indonasia, Hongkong, Singapore, UAE. We are specialized in providing Workforce Solutions, SOW project delivery, Engineering Solutions, Creative Services. We currently support 100+ Fortune companies globally and across multiple industry segments. We are currently supporting several massive programs across industry segment nationally/globally (Intel, Ally, AMD, QUALCOMM, Morgan Stanley, Kraft/ Mondelez, MNP, Amdocs, Dell, SanDisk, Medtronic, Becton Dickinson, GE, Lockheed Martin, UTC, L-3 Communications, Caterpillar, BMW, Mercedes Benz, National Grid, Dominion, Energy Future Holdings, PSEG, 3M, Fidelity, Aetna, Humana, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Merck etc). 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

COMPANY SIZE
2,000 to 2,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2000
WEBSITE
http://www.lancesoft.com/