Traveling Data Center Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Must be comfortable with a lot of travel. Candidates will need to be working out of different locations within a 72 hour notice. Client will provide all travel arrangements.

Position summary

The Traveling Data Center Installation Technician travels to customer sites to support new data center launches, expansions, and equipment deployments. The technician receives, moves, assembles, positions, and equips server racks and cabinets, also referred to as data towers, according to approved layouts and instructions. The position supports safe, accurate project completion through component installation, cable routing, inventory control, quality checks, and installation records.

Essential duties and responsibilities

·        Receive, unpack, inspect, and stage racks, servers, network equipment, cables, and installation materials. Report shortages, damage, and discrepancies.

·        Move and position racks and cabinets using approved rack movers, pallet jacks, lifting devices, and team handling methods. Verify placement against floor plans and measurements.

·        Assemble racks and install rails, brackets, shelves, panels, and cable management hardware using appropriate tools and specified torque requirements.

·        Mount servers and authorized components in designated rack positions following installation drawings, manufacturer instructions, and customer standards.

·        Route, secure, dress, and label copper and fiber cables; make approved connections while protecting cable bend radius, connectors, airflow, and service access.

·        Perform assigned visual inspections and basic installation or connectivity checks within the technician’s training and authorization. Escalate defects and technical issues to qualified personnel.

·        Record asset identifiers, serial numbers, rack locations, completed tasks, and discrepancies in inventory systems, work orders, and installation checklists.

·        Coordinate with deployment leads, customer representatives, warehouse teams, and technical staff to sequence work and meet project milestones.

·        Follow site access, confidentiality, asset protection, and data security requirements.

·        Use required personal protective equipment and electrostatic discharge controls. Follow applicable equipment handling, electrical safety, and energy isolation procedures. Stop and report unsafe work.

·        Operate powered material handling equipment only after required training and site authorization. Use mechanical assistance and team handling for heavy or awkward equipment.

·        Maintain clean, organized work areas, remove packaging, and segregate waste under site procedures. Complete handoff records and support resolution of installation punch list items.

·        Perform related deployment or assigned home site duties consistent with training and business needs.

Scope of authorized work

Electrical circuit installation energized electrical work, equipment energization, and advanced server or network configuration require separately qualified and authorized personnel. This role performs only tasks within the approved project scope and the employee’s training.

Required qualifications

·        High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent relevant training and experience.

·        At least one year of related experience in data center deployment, server rack assembly, hardware installation, electronics assembly, structured cabling, or comparable equipment installation.

·        Ability to read work instructions, rack elevations, floor plans, diagrams, part numbers, and installation checklists.

·        Ability to use hand tools, approved power tools, and measuring devices safely and accurately.

·        Basic computer skills for inventory transactions, work orders, email, and project documentation.

·        Ability to travel for extended assignments and work assigned schedules, including nights, weekends, and overtime when required.

·        Strong attention to detail, dependable attendance, clear communication, and ability to collaborate with different site teams.

Preferred qualifications

·        Experience in customer data centers or large-scale technology deployment environments.

·        Familiarity with server components, rack hardware, copper and fiber cabling, asset tracking, and electrostatic discharge precautions.

·        Relevant technical training or certifications such as CompTIA A+, structured cabling training, or material handling equipment training.

Travel and scheduling expectations

This traveling field position requires frequent overnight travel and temporary assignments away from the employee’s home location. Travel percentage, assignment duration, reporting location, and work schedules will be communicated before deployment and may change with customer project needs. Between deployments, employees may support an approved local site in related operational duties.

Travel arrangements, lodging, eligible expenses, and applicable allowances follow the approved company travel policy. Employees must accurately record all work and travel time as instructed. Travel time and overtime will be paid as required by applicable law and company policy.

Physical demands and work environment

Essential functions involve prolonged standing and walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, handling tools and small components, and pushing or pulling equipment with approved aids. Work may include lifting and carrying components up to 50 pounds, and accessing racks from approved platforms or ladders. Heavy or awkward items require mechanical assistance or team handling. Specific lifting limits and task frequencies must be confirmed through the site job assessment.

Work occurs in data centers, staging areas, and warehouse or active deployment environments with equipment noise, temperature variation, restricted access, and nearby material handling activity. Employees must follow applicable site safety rules. Essential functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Performance expectations

·        Complete installations accurately and within agreed project milestones.

·        Maintain reliable asset and task records, promptly report discrepancies, and minimize avoidable damage and rework.

·        Demonstrate safe work practices, protect customer assets and information, and communicate respectfully with colleagues and customers.