Keep critical data center infrastructure ready for service as a Data Center Services Technician. You'll install servers, networking and storage equipment, complete rack-and-stack work, run copper and fiber cabling, and perform basic testing and equipment turn-up. Accuracy, safe work habits, and clear documentation are central to the role.
If you have a background in data centers, telecommunications, cabling, or field services and are ready to take ownership of assigned work, this role offers a chance to build on your hands-on experience. You'll work from engineering plans and procedures, collaborate with technicians and project teams, and help ensure installations are completed to quality standards.
Required Skills & Experience
2+ years of experience in data center operations, structured cabling, telecommunications, field services, or IT infrastructure support
Experience installing servers, networking equipment, storage, or related infrastructure
Working knowledge of rack-and-stack, rack power distribution, and equipment connections
Experience installing and managing copper and fiber cabling
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, installation documents, and methods of procedure
High school diploma, technical certification, vocational training, or equivalent experience
Desired Skills & Experience
Experience with fiber verification, continuity testing, or equipment turn-up
Familiarity with optical networking and out-of-band management connections
Experience performing moves, adds, changes, disconnects, or field-replaceable unit replacements
Strong inventory tracking and as-built documentation skills
Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with technicians, project teams, vendors, and customers
What You Will Be Doing
Install and deploy servers, network devices, storage equipment, and related infrastructure
Route, terminate, dress, and label copper and fiber cabling
Install power distribution units and connect equipment to assigned power sources
Provision equipment and complete hardware installation and management connections
Perform basic testing, verification, and standard equipment turn-up procedures
Maintain installation records, test results, inventory updates, and as-built documentation
Tech Breakdown
30% Rack-and-Stack and Equipment Installation
25% Copper and Fiber Cabling
15% Power, Provisioning, and Management Connections
15% Testing, Verification, and Equipment Turn-Up
10% Documentation and Inventory Updates
5% Issue Escalation and Team Coordination
Daily Responsibilities
Install and connect servers, network devices, storage, and rack components
Run, terminate, label, and organize copper and fiber cabling
Complete equipment moves, changes, replacements, and disconnects using approved procedures
Test cabling and equipment and report any issues or discrepancies
Update installation records, inventory, test results, and as-built documents
Escalate design concerns, operational issues, or safety risks to the appropriate team
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- Dice Id: 10105282
- Position Id: 893374
- Posted 2 hours ago