Jr. Data Center Operations & Systems Technician

About the Role

We’re looking for a Data Center Infrastructure Installer with a valid Washington State Electrical Limited Energy 06 License to support Research and Development data center environments in Redmond and Totem Lake.

This is a hands-on infrastructure installation role focused on rack and cabinet builds, fiber and copper cabling, and the physical deployment of data center infrastructure within pre-production lab environments. You’ll work in advanced server environments where new technologies are built, tested, and validated before broader deployment.

This role is ideal for someone with a background in low-voltage installation, structured cabling, telecommunications, or field service who maintains high safety standards, communicates clearly, and takes pride in well-executed infrastructure work.

What You'll Do

• Install, build, and secure network and server racks and cabinets.
• Pull, route, terminate, test, and troubleshoot fiber-optic and copper cabling.
• Install and support low-voltage and limited-energy systems.
• Perform installation and break/fix troubleshooting on network and server infrastructure.
• Conduct inspections of HVAC, low-voltage, and air systems as required.
• Receive, move, and position equipment within the facility.
• Maintain inventory of fiber, copper, hardware, tools, and related materials.
• Document completed work and project updates within ADO or an equivalent ticketing system.
• Monitor and respond to safety and security issues.
• Operate or learn to operate equipment such as forklifts.
• Support lab consolidation and infrastructure deployment projects.
• Assist with testing infrastructure before enterprise-scale deployment.
• Read and interpret installation diagrams, rack elevations, and cabling layouts.

How You'll Spend Your Time

• 80% hands-on installation and maintenance.
• 10% coordination and meetings.
• 10% documentation and administrative updates.
• What You’ll Bring
• Valid Washington State Electrical Limited Energy 06 License.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five to seven years of hands-on field experience in infrastructure, telecommunications, or installation environments, including at least three years installing and maintaining network or telecommunications equipment.
• Hands-on experience with rack-and-stack work, cabling, and physical infrastructure installation.
• Experience installing and troubleshooting fiber-optic systems.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to provide timely, accurate updates.
• Familiarity with OSHA requirements and workplace safety standards.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and safely perform physically demanding work.
• Ability to work entirely onsite in Redmond and Totem Lake.

Preferred Qualifications

• Trade coursework related to electrical systems, telecommunications, structured cabling, or infrastructure installation.
• Experience working in structured cabling, low-voltage installation, or field installation environments.
• Experience supporting Research and Development, pre-production, or data center lab environments.
• Experience using ADO or a comparable ticketing and work-management platform.
• Experience operating forklifts or similar equipment.

Compensation

At Blueprint, we strive to offer competitive pay that reflects the value of our team members. Compensation for this role is influenced by a variety of factors, including skills, education, responsibilities, experience, and geographic market.

For candidates based in Washington State, the anticipated compensation range is $80,000 to $95,000 USD annually. Please note that we typically do not hire new employees at the top of the posted range. Actual starting pay will be determined based on experience, skills, and internal equity. The final compensation and job title may vary depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications.

Location and Work Arrangement

Redmond and Totem Lake, Washington

This role requires 100% onsite work within the assigned Research and Development data center environments.