Data Center Facilities Tech MID - 3029425

Job#: 3029425

Job Description:

Data Center Facilities Tech MID

Location: Bremerton, Washington (Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

We are seeking a Data Center Facilities Technician to support data center infrastructure. The role involves installing, repairing, and maintaining various types of network cabling, including twisted pair, coaxial, and fiber optics. This position requires responding to infrastructure incidents, managing service requests, and ensuring all work meets industry standards and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and terminate various cable types, including twisted pair, coaxial, and single and multi-mode fiber optic cables. This includes placement, grounding, testing, and labeling.
• Conduct signal degradation and loss testing, certification, and labeling for Inside Plant (ISP) and Outside Plant (OSP) network cables.
• Install cable pathway systems such as cable trays, j-hooks, and d-rings, including dressing and routing cable.
• Provide ISP relocation services for office reconfigurations and support Move-Add-Change (MAC) infrastructure requirements.
• Create and maintain fiber maps showing end-to-end connectivity.
• Use industry-standard test equipment to identify, locate, and repair faults within copper and fiber optic cabling.
• Maintain record management of all completed work and provide weekly status reports.
• Serve as the lead infrastructure technician during priority repairs, renovations, or relocation efforts.
• Carry a government-provided pager and respond to calls within 15 minutes during business hours.

Required Qualifications

Education: A High school diploma or GED is required.

Experience: 4 years of relevant IT experience in supporting Fiber Optic and Copper Cabling, including cabinets and pathways.

Technical Skills: A CompTIA Security+ or IAT Level II certification is required within 6 months of starting. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of structured cabling industry codes and standards, with experience in installing, terminating, and testing both copper and fiber optic cabling, including fusion splicing.

Clearance: Candidates must be US citizens able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance as a condition of employment.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Rate: $36.44/hr - $39.12/hr. This position is subject to the Service Contract Act (SCA) and includes an additional Health and Welfare benefit of $5.09 per hour.

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. This employer will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

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