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On-Call Data Center Tech - Cabling and Connectivity - Chicago, IL

Royal Communications Consultants Inc
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/5/2026 CLOSED ON 5/13/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the On-Call Data Center Tech - Cabling and Connectivity - Chicago, IL position at Royal Communications Consultants Inc?

Seeking data center technician for:
Connectivity and Hardware Support for IMACD - Installation, Move, Add, Change, Decommissioning 
Voice and Data Cabling
Rack and Stack of data center hardware
Patching


The work will include all types of patching, break-fix, circuit provision and recovery, installing switches,  disconnect/reconnect of desktop and networking equipment, rack and stack of Data Center Hardware (Server, Network and Storage) and provisioning of connectivity to Data Center Hardware.


The role is part-time on-call but can lead to full-time (40 hours weekly). Hours/days vary.

Responsibilities:

  • Monitor the client’s ticket system and ensure tickets are assigned and completed within SLA.
  • Audit and document existing cabling installations.
  • Audit and document desktop configuration, including patching and power, for existing and proposed user locations.
  • Compile patching schedules as required.
  • Utilize Cable Management Software as required for patching planning.
  • Power down and disconnect all desktop equipment including any peripherals ensuring all identified and labeled correctly ready for reconnection.
  • IMAC-D of all desktop equipment including any peripherals
  • Carry out Data Wiping activities by use of Software tools. 
  • Carry out all types of patching including voice & data, copper & fibre.
  • Carry out testing and fault finding on Copper and Fibre Cabling
  • Carry out all types of Copper Voice and Data terminations as required
  • Carry out surveys and update drawings and schedules.
  • Install and test analog, digital and VOIP telephone handsets and provide headset support as required.
  • Build, Rack and Stack Network and Server hardware in Data Centre Halls and provide connectivity.
  • Perform Network Hardware break-fix activities e.g. replacing power supplies, modules, fans etc.

Experience should include some of the following:
  • Working in Voice and Data Cabling environment 
  • Moves Adds and Changes environment 
  • Thorough understanding and practical experience of fibre and copper voice and data cabling including terminating, test equipment, test parameters and test techniques
  • Knowledge of Rack and Stack of Server Hardware and Rack and Stack Systems
  • Good knowledge of Service Now (and other Process and Asset Management Tools)
  • Good knowledge of Server Patching 
  • Knowledge of LAN / WAN and Active devices




 

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