Cable Technician - Data Center Technician

Americom Technology LLC (Americom) is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team in our Inside Plant (ISP) department. ISP is responsible for all telecommunications equipment and infrastructure related to low- and high-voltage systems located inside a commercial facility.

For over 40 years, Americom has built a reputation for expertise, integrity, and responsiveness. We have grown to support a staff of over 100 dedicated, experienced employees who make us the premier communications construction company in the Intermountain West. Our project portfolio includes work for government agencies, educational facilities, industrial and retail properties, commercial real estate, telecom organizations, data centers, contractors, and consultants. Americom is a subsidiary of Crestone Services Group.

JOB SUMMARY

The Data Center Lead Technician is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the installation, maintenance, and management of structured cabling systems within mission-critical data center environments. This position ensures all the cabling infrastructure meets the highest standards for performance, reliability, and scalability. The Lead Technician will supervise field teams, coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders, and maintain a focus on quality, efficiency, and uptime.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise and lead a team of cabling technicians in daily data center operations.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to specification.
• Assign tasks, track progress, and resolve on-site issues with minimal supervision.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and ensure strict adherence to safety protocols and company policies.
• Install, terminate, label, and test high-performance copper (Cat6, Cat6A) and fiber optic cabling (OM3 / OM4, OS2) in enterprise-grade data centers.
• Adhere to BICSI, TIA / EIA, and manufacturer standards to ensure maximum uptime and performance.
• Ensure clean, organized, and traceable cabling practices for network, power, and environmental monitoring systems.
• Perform patching, cable management, rack installation, and port documentation.
• Read and interpret data center infrastructure diagrams, network layouts, and floor plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation including cable schedules, asset tagging, labeling systems, and change records.
• Support infrastructure audits, compliance checks, and capacity planning efforts.
• Deep attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and lead multiple installations simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills for both field and customer-facing coordination.
• Train and mentor Level I–III technicians in data center installation procedures, cable routing best practices, and safety.
• Provide technical instruction on-the-job and support continuous improvement.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety briefings, and enforce company standards across the team.
• Complete and maintain job documentation including timesheets, materials usage, equipment logs, and incident reports.
• Conduct inspections on company vehicles, tools, and equipment used on-site.
• Support day-to-day data center operations including MAC (moves, adds, changes) and emergency repairs.

EDUCATION AND REQUIREMENTS

WORKING CONDITIONS

BENEFITS

AMERICOM CORE VALUES

Drive to Innovate

Each Customer Counts

Lead from Any Seat

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