Data Center Technician
About the job
- At least 3 years of experience running projects in the communications cabling industry.
- Data center experience.
- Knowledge of applicable codes and standards.
- Ability to complete and submit accurate work-progress documentation, including timesheets and related documents.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude and professional dress and demeanor.
- Owns all company-required communications technician hand tools, keeps them in good operating condition, and knows how to use them.
- Set up, lay out, and level cages, racks, and cabinets, and install power strips.
- Install and terminate fiber and copper cabling.
- Install patch cords.
- Install wiring, patch panels, network switches, hubs, and consoles.
- Read and understand cabling matrices.
- Perform rack-and-stack work for various IT equipment as needed on a day-to-day basis.
- Uncrate and move equipment from the loading dock.
- Support colocation customers and respond promptly to customer requests.
- Perform required site inspections.
- Work with vendors performing electrical work, ensuring it follows established practices and procedures.
- Understand, update, and execute detailed Methods of Procedure (MOPs).
- Maintain data center operating procedures.
- Maintain accurate records and document all problems.
- Work nights and weekends when needed.
- BICSI Certified Technician certification, Installer 1 or 2, in copper and/or fiber.
- Other manufacturer certifications.
- Certifications such as OSHA or Confined Space.
About the company
Applied Business Communications (ABcom) provides low voltage, data/voice, VOIP, KVM over IP, and fiber optic communications. It designs and builds data centers with sustainable power management and remote solutions. The company emphasizes listening to client needs and proposing lifecycle-based alternatives to maximize return on investment. With end-to-end services from design to installation and ongoing support, ABcom aims to deliver network infrastructure that keeps downtime low and productivity high for organizations of all sizes, whether nationwide or locally. ABcom also holds the BICSI Prestige Platinum Contractor status, signaling high-level industry training and adherence to top installation standards.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New Brighton, Minnesota
Founded
1995
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- ABcom opened new hiring in 2025 for cabling, engineering, and CAD/BIM roles.
- HigherGov shows active federal registration through February 2027, enabling government contracting.
- Minnesota contractor records list ABcom as exempt through 12/31/2023, supporting ongoing operations.
What critics are saying
- A 2025-09-06 job board showed only 17 open roles, signaling limited scale.
- No recent funding, acquisition, or major contract announcements reduce visibility into growth.
- An Unisys concentration remains existential if that account shifts vendors or internalizes work.
What makes Applied Business Communications (ABcom) unique
- ABcom has served Unisys data centers since 2001, including 500,000 feet of cabling.
- The company combines structured cabling, AV, wireless infrastructure, and data center design-build.
- APPLIED BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS OF MINNESOTA, LLC registered federally in March 2025.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan