Datacenter Technician

Data Center Field Installation Technician (L1 & L2) Duration: 3+ Month Contract (Potential for Extension or Full-Time Conversion) Pay Rate: $20 - $25/hour Openings: 10 Positions Position Overview We are seeking entry-level Data Center Field Installation Technicians (L1) to support large-scale AI data center deployment projects in Colorado City, TX/Barber, TX. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with structured cabling experience who are looking to grow within the data center and infrastructure industry. Ideal candidates may come from military, trade school, technical school, or hands‑on cabling backgrounds and should have at least 5–6 months of experience working with fiber or structured cabling environments. This role involves hands‑on installation work within a live data center environment, including rack and stack activities, copper and fiber cabling, equipment installation, and airflow/cooling support. Candidates must be dependable, eager to learn, safety-focused, and comfortable working in physically demanding environments. Travel may be required for training approximately one week prior to start date. Travel expenses will be covered if applicable. Key Responsibilities Perform rack assembly and preparation, including rail kits, PDUs, cable management, and labeling Rack and stack servers, storage, and networking equipment according to design specifications Execute structured cabling activities including fiber cabling, coax, and low‑voltage cabling Route, dress, terminate, and label cabling according to standard protocols Connect power cabling and assist with redundancy configuration Support airflow and cooling setup activities within racks and cabinets Assist with direct‑to‑chip (D2C) liquid cooling installations under supervision Follow installation procedures, diagrams, checklists, and Method of Procedures (MOPs) Perform basic quality checks and report installation discrepancies Maintain organized and clean work areas throughout project execution Required Qualifications Minimum 5–6 months of hands‑on structured cabling experience Experience working with fiber optic and/or copper cabling Familiarity with Cat5/Cat6 cabling Familiarity with coax cabling Cable routing and management Basic rack and stack procedures Experience in data centers, central offices (CO), or low‑voltage environments preferred Basic understanding of rack infrastructure, including rails, PDUs, and cable management Ability to read and follow technical documentation and installation procedures Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and willingness to learn Must be comfortable performing physical work, including standing for extended periods Working in confined rack spaces Candidates with personal cabling/crimping tools are preferred Preferred Background Military experience Trade school or technical school graduation Structured cabling technical experience Low‑voltage installation experience Health & Safety Responsibilities Follow all data center safety policies and procedures Properly use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Adhere to safe lifting and equipment handling practices Maintain clean and hazard‑free work spaces Report safety concerns, incidents, or near misses immediately Follow all electrical and cooling system safety protocols Additional Information Locations: TX, Colorado City, Barber Shift work required 1st, 2nd, & 3rd:

1. st shift: 7am to 4pm
2. nd shift: 3pm to 12am
3. rd shift: 11pm to 8am

Opportunity for long‑term extension or future full‑time employment based on performance Training provided for motivated candidates with strong foundational cabling experience #J-18808-Ljbffr NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company