Job Description
Job Description
Leapros Skilled Trades is actively hiring Data Center Fiber Splicers (100% Remote) in Tempe, AZ. As a trusted partner in the construction industry, we connect top talent with top companies across the United States.
Job Type: Contract to Hire
Pay: $30 - $38 Per Hour BOE
Responsibilities:
- Install, route, and secure fiber optic cabling throughout the data center according to design schematics and standards.
- Terminate, splice, test, and certify single-mode and multi-mode fiber cables using tools such as OTDRs, power meters, and fusion splicers.
- Label and document fiber infrastructure accurately within databases or network management systems.
- Support new hardware deployments, including racks, switches, and fiber patch panels.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to fiber connectivity, signal loss, or cable damage.
- Ensure all work complies with industry codes, internal standards, and customer requirements.
- Maintain cleanliness and orderliness in cabling and patching areas.
- Collaborate with network engineers and project managers on deployment timelines and goals.
- Participate in moves, adds, changes (MACs), and scheduled maintenance windows.
- Follow safety protocols and use proper PPE in high-security and sensitive environments.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required; technical training or certifications preferred (e.g., FOA CFOT, BICSI).
- 2+ years of hands-on experience preferred with fiber optic installation and testing in a data center or telecom environment.
- Proficient in fiber optic standards (TIA/EIA, BICSI, ANSI) and structured cabling practices.
- Familiar with tools such as fiber testers, OTDRs, light sources, microscopes, and crimping/termination kits.
- Familiarity with copper cabling and general IT hardware installation.
- Knowledge of network troubleshooting tools and basic Layer 1 concepts.
- Ability to read and interpret floor plans, network diagrams, and cable schedules.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational/documentation skills.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to talk or hear, stand, walk, bend, stoop, stretch, twist, use hands, work in tight or restricted areas, and/or reach out for prolonged periods of time
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Balance and agility: Working at heights and in awkward positions
- Must be able to climb stairs and ladders
- Ability to enter, exit, and work in confined spaces
- Holding and maneuvering materials in place for extended periods
- Exposure to dust, fumes, mold, and other airborne particles
- Working in extreme temperatures (hot attics, cold basements, outdoor sites)
- Hearing sensitivity: Being able to tell the difference between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness
- Must be aware of OSHA safety standards
Pay Transparency
The anticipated salary range for this position is $30 - $38 Per Hour BOE, based on relevant factors such as experience, skills, education, internal equity, and geographic location. Final compensation will be determined during the interview process by the hiring authority.
Benefits Summary
- We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Sick Time
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)