Data Center Technician - Nationwide travel team

Data Center Technician

Location: Varies This team supports data center deployment projects across the United States. Candidates in Texas and the Pacific NW are preferred, however this person can live anywhere USA as long as you're close to a major airport.

Travel: 6070% (project-based)

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: $70,000$75,000

Job Summary

The Data Center Technician is responsible for deploying, installing, configuring, and supporting enterprise data center infrastructure. This role involves installing and positioning server racks, integrating server and network hardware, connecting power, managing cabling, performing hardware replacements, and assisting with system configuration during large-scale deployment projects.

This is a hands-on position requiring strong mechanical aptitude, technical troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in fast-paced data center environments. The ideal candidate enjoys working with hardware, is comfortable traveling extensively, and takes pride in delivering high-quality installations.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, place, level, and secure server racks and cabinets according to deployment specifications and floor plans.
• Connect rack power whips to rack and/or facility power following established procedures.
• Rack, stack, cable, and configure servers, switches, and other data center infrastructure.
• Perform hardware installation, upgrades, and break/fix activities, including replacing servers, switches, power supplies, drives, and other components.
• Install, route, label, and manage copper and fiber cabling while maintaining clean cable management standards.
• Support server and network hardware configuration and post-installation validation.
• Assist with network connectivity and basic troubleshooting during deployments.
• Read and follow deployment documentation, rack elevations, and installation instructions.
• Stage, inventory, and prepare equipment for deployment projects.
• Operate material handling equipment such as pallet jacks and lifts as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Adhere to all OSHA and customer site safety requirements.