Data Center Technician

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We currently have an immediate opening for a Data Center Technician in Richmond, VA. If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your resume along with your contact details to

Position: Data Center Technician
Location: Richmond, VA
Duration: Long Term

Responsibilities:
Cabling & Termination

The Fiber Technician will mount and install racks, patch panels, fiber optic and hardware. Install grounding for racks, equipment and cable as required.
The Fiber Technician performs testing: continuity test horizontal and riser cable; use of volt-ohmmeter; troubleshoot opens, crosses, shorts, and transpose pairs on horizontal and riser cable; use a tone set.
The Fiber Technician installs LC, SC, ST, FC, FDDI, SMA and MPO/MTP connectors, for both multi-mode & single-mode fiber
The Fiber Technician will terminate simplex & duplex jumper cord
The Fiber Technician will terminate & breakout outside plant fiber
The Fiber Technician will terminate indoor tight buffered multimode and single-mode fiber
The Fiber Technician will install fan out kits including buffer tube
The Fiber Technician will calculate end to end loss budgets in accordance with TIA/EIA standards for multimode & single-mode fiber
The Fiber Technician will fully complete all paperwork accurately and on time specifically: timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers and others as required
The Fiber Technician will complete any other duties as assigned

Requirements
Must possess a High School diploma or GED equivalent
Must be proficient at terminating all connector types and methods for SMF and MMF systems (Unicam, anaerobic, heat-cure)
Must have Testing & Troubleshooting MMF & SMF systems experience (OTDR & PMLS)
Prefer 3-5 years of experience in Fiber
Prefer Industry Certifications (Corning/FOA/BICSI)
Prefer Data Center installation experience
Prefer Mechanical and Fusion Splice experience
Prefer OSP / Confined Space Entry experience (splicing)

Notes:- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

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