Wesco · 2 days ago
Data Center IT Technician
Grand Rapids, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$28/hr - $35/hr
2+ years expWesco, now part of Ascent, is a leading provider of mission-critical facility solutions across North America. The Data Center IT Technician is responsible for installing, testing, and maintaining network and IT infrastructure within a data center environment, ensuring adherence to quality standards and customer requirements.
CommercialElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Run fiber and coax cross connects and follows proper termination techniques per company established processes and procedures
Perform Installs/Tests/Modifies Cross Connects and ensures proper dressing of the following: coax cross connects (repeater), fiber cross connects (Unicam termination), twisted pair copper cross connects, intra-building cross connects, 66 block/110 block terminations
Deploy cabinet rack mount PDU’s. Install cable management systems to include wire managers and patch panels
Rack and stack customer equipment
Install and test cross connect circuits (switched, multiplexed, T1, DS3, OC3-48, Eth, GigE, 10Gig etc.)
Conduct carrier circuit maintenance
Troubleshoot switched / multiplexed / media converted circuits; escalates to, and works with Networking Group, as needed
Install circuits requiring advanced fiber terminations. Conduct carrier circuit testing
Work with IT Lead or customer to troubleshoot issues. May require console to device and perform basic config (DRAC, iLO)
Maintain detailed written records of all work activity
Escalate SRs that require additional information
Determine work priorities from the ticketing queue and ensures adherence to all commit times
May perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school degree or equivalent
2+ years of related work experience with server builds in a production data center environment
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs throughout the day
Ability to read installation drawings (Visio drawings/spreadsheets)
Knowledge of cable limitations to daily work (distance limitations, etc.)
Basic understanding of Unix / Windows booting process, commands, and system command language
Ability to troubleshoot switched / multiplexed / Media converted cross connects and intra-building cross connects
Experience with troubleshooting all circuits with carriers
Ability to work days/nights/weekends/holidays, if needed and/or required
Strong communication skills
Preferred
Proficient in MS Office and Outlook preferred
One or more of the following certifications preferred: Fluke CCTT Copper, Fluke CCTT Fiber, JDSU BERT Testing, Digital Lightwave Testing. BICSI Level II Copper, BICSI Level II Fiber, FOA – CFOT, Comp-TIA A, Comp TIA Network+
Benefits
Paid time off
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement savings plans
Company
Wesco
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10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.53B2025-02-25Post Ipo Debt· $800M
2024-02-26Post Ipo Debt· $1.73B
1999-05-12IPO
Leadership Team
John Engel
Chairman, CEO and President
David Schulz
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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