Data Center Technician II

Technology, Data & Digital · Data, AI & Analytics · Data Engineering

In short

Ericsson is looking for a Data Center Services Technician in Chicago, IL to install, operate, and maintain infrastructure in hyperscale and enterprise data centers. The role requires at least 1 year of experience in data center operations or related fields, with a focus on rack-and-stack, cabling, and equipment provisioning.

Responsibilities

Independently install and deploy servers, network devices, storage equipment, and related infrastructure.
Install, route, terminate, and dress copper and fiber cabling, ensuring proper labeling and cable management.
Install rack power distribution units (PDUs) and connect equipment to power sources.
Perform equipment provisioning, hardware component installation, and out-of-band (OOB) management connections.
Execute basic testing and validation activities, including continuity testing and equipment turn-up.
Perform moves, adds, changes, and disconnects (MACD activities), and replace field-replaceable units (FRUs).
Maintain accurate installation records, test results, inventory updates, and as-built documentation.
Identify and escalate design concerns, operational issues, and safety risks.

Requirements

High school diploma, technical certification, vocational training, or equivalent experience required.
1+ years of experience in data center operations, structured cabling, telecommunications, field services, or IT infrastructure support.
Working knowledge of data center hardware, racks, servers, networking equipment, power distribution systems, and structured cabling.
Understanding of copper and fiber cabling practices, basic optical networking concepts, and installation standards.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, installation documentation, and methods of procedure (MOPs).
Experience performing rack-and-stack, cabling, testing, and equipment installation activities with minimal supervision.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to quality and safety.
Ability to collaborate effectively with technicians, project teams, vendors, and customers while managing assigned work independently.
Comfortable working in a physically active environment including lifting, standing, working at heights, and moving equipment up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work on ladders or elevated work platforms and comply with safety requirements.

Benefits

Competitive salary range
Opportunity for an annual bonus based on performance
Choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option
Company credits for medical and dental premiums
401(k) Plan with automatic 3% company contribution and up to 4% company match
Company credits for basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, short-term and long-term disability coverage
Option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan
Minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation
Up to 3 personal days per year
11 annual holidays
8 hours of volunteer time
80 hours of sick time annually
Up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave
6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay
Financial wellness programs
Educational assistance
Matching gifts programs
Recognition programs

Skills

serversnetworking equipmentpower distribution systemsstructured cablingcopper cablingfiber cablingoptical networkingtestinginstallation documentationrack-and-stack

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