Lead Technician - Data Center, Travel Team ( Union )

CBRE | DIRECTLINE, a CBRE Data Center Solutions business, is a leading technology infrastructure services provider enabling mission critical data center infrastructure for the world’s technology leaders.  Catering to a broad spectrum of technology and client requirements, 1200+ skilled technicians deliver over 1000 projects annually across data center markets in the US and APAC. DL has proven success in the deployment of next-generation infrastructure technologies across the data center lifecycle; from design & planning, install & build through Day 2 maintenance, technology upgrades & retrofits, including delivering the latest wave of AI/ML platforms.
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About the Role:
The Lead Cable Technician role primarily involves the installation and decommissioning of network and cabling infrastructure within a Data Center environment. A key aspect is the continuous pursuit of sustainable, repeatable, and improved solutions and processes. The individual is expected to provide leadership to crews and provide structured feedback on project progress to various stakeholders, ensuring high-quality workmanship, maintaining Data Center cleanliness, and adhering to all production, safety, and quality standards, codes, and industry best practices. The role also requires collaboration with stakeholders to resolve project obstacles and the ability to read and comprehend blueprints and building documentation. A broad understanding of Data Center infrastructure technologies is essential.
What You will Do:
Installation/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.
What You will Need:
Experienced in fusion splicing and should know how to pull all types of low voltage cables.
Must be capable of leading a crew of 5+ technicians.
Must understand customer service, perform job walks and communicate with customer.
Accept responsibility for the outcome of work performed by employees that report to him/her.
Knowledge and use of basic telecom hand tools.
Clear understanding of job safety requirements.
Be able to read and understand job floor plan.
Should be familiar on wiring schemes and wiring testing.
Should understand and be capable in performing field terminations and labeling.
Capable of maintaining orderly paperwork, capable of running midsize to large projects and service jobs.
Possess skill to layout MDF and IDF closets,  dress all types of cable and perform terminations and should include understanding of fiber equipment, all types of cable and fiber terminations.
Understanding of both copper and fiber cable testing and troubleshooting.
Shall be able to work on analog, DSL, and be able to extend T1 lines.
Be able to patch network equipment.
Track and submit timesheets for crew reporting
Copper/Fiber (term, test, splice, troubleshoot)
Effectively communicate with Foreman, Leads, Techs
Understanding metrics/SLAs and able to track
Coordinates with QAQC on quality status walks
Knowledge and understanding of Project Close Out
Identify the techs strengths and weaknesses
Why CBRE:
When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.
The pay range for this position is subject to an applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. The negotiated rate for the Union Engineer position is $44.71 hourly. Please refer to the Collective Bargaining Agreement regarding pay scale. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance and Vision Insurance.
Applicant AI Use Disclosure:
We value human interaction to understand each candidates unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.
Our Values in Hiring
At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.
Disclaimers: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for Visa Sponsorship now or in the future.
Relocation assistance and sign-on bonuses may be available on select positions only, for qualified candidates based on role requirements and experience.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.
Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at or via telephone at U.S.) and Canada).
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