Data Center Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Locations: Athens, OH / New Albany, OH/Oklahoma City. OK/Plano, TX
Schedule: 8-hour shifts
Travel: Up to 100%
Contract: Contract opportunity

Job Overview

We are looking for a hands-on Data Center Services Technician to support installation, maintenance, and operational activities in hyperscale and enterprise data center environments.

This position is a good fit for candidates with experience in data center operations, structured cabling, telecommunications, field services, or Information Technology (IT) infrastructure .

Key Responsibilities

• Install and deploy servers, network devices, storage equipment, and related infrastructure.
• Perform rack-and-stack activities and equipment installation.
• Install, route, terminate, label, and dress copper and fiber cabling.
• Install rack Power Distribution Units (PDUs) and connect equipment to power.
• Perform equipment provisioning and hardware component installation.
• Connect and support Out-of-Band (OOB) management systems.
• Perform continuity testing, fiber verification, and equipment turn-up.
• Perform Moves, Adds, Changes, and Disconnects (MACD) and Field-Replaceable Unit (FRU) replacements.
• Maintain installation records, test results, inventory, and as-built documentation.
• Identify and escalate technical, design, and safety issues.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, technical certification, vocational training, or equivalent experience.
• 1+ year of experience in data centers, structured cabling, telecommunications, field services, or IT infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with racks, servers, networking equipment, and cabling.
• Knowledge of copper and fiber cabling practices.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, installation documents, and Methods of Procedure (MOPs).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Valid state ID or driver's license.
• Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working on ladders or elevated work platforms.
• Willingness to travel up to 100%.

Preferred Experience

• Fiber verification and continuity testing.
• Optical networking.
• Equipment turn-up and provisioning.
• MACD activities.
• FRU replacement.
• Out-of-Band (OOB) management.

• What you didn’t know about us:
• Competitive salary
• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Short/Long Term Disability and Critical Care/Illness Protection
• Life Insurance and Retirement Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• With this position, you will get the opportunity to work with our game changing clients and further advance your already valuable experience in the telecom industry!

• We are Connectors. We thrive on ‘quality over quantity’ and put in the work building strong relationships. We create connections, discover qualities, uncover skills, and place people with accuracy. We are your true partner!

• We are Collaborators. You’ll be working with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kelly and part of the Kelly Telecom division. It allows us to be as nimble and fiercely competitive as a startup while having the backing of a multibillion dollar publicly traded company which has been in business for 75 years. With direct access to hiring managers, services don’t stop at standard recruiting processes. We use our expertise to improve your application skills and provide ongoing career support.

• We give 24/7 Support. We are in this together. We provide around the clock availability, competitive employee benefits, and continuously check-in to make sure things are going smoothly. Check out our Glassdoor page!
• Kelly Telecom is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, genetic information, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• For more information click Equal Employment Opportunity is the law.
• You should know: Your safety matters! Vaccination against COVID-19 may be a requirement for this job in compliance with current client and governmental policies. A recruiter will confirm and share more details with you during the interview process.

#JobsAtKellyTelecom

• What you didn’t know about us: • Competitive salary • Health, Dental and Vision Benefits • Short/Long Term Disability and Critical Care/Illness Protection • Life Insurance and Retirement Plans • Employee Assistance Program • With this position, you will get the opportunity to work with our game changing clients and further advance your already valuable experience in the telecom industry! • We are Connectors. We thrive on ‘quality over quantity’ and put in the work building strong relationships. We create connections, discover qualities, uncover skills, and place people with accuracy. We are your true partner! • We are Collaborators. You’ll be working with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kelly and part of the Kelly Telecom division. It allows us to be as nimble and fiercely competitive as a startup while having the backing of a multibillion dollar publicly traded company which has been in business for 75 years. With direct access to hiring managers, services don’t stop at standard recruiting processes. We use our expertise to improve your application skills and provide ongoing career support. • We give 24/7 Support. We are in this together. We provide around the clock availability, competitive employee benefits, and continuously check-in to make sure things are going smoothly. Check out our Glassdoor page! • Kelly Telecom is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, genetic information, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. • For more information click Equal Employment Opportunity is the law. • You should know: Your safety matters! Vaccination against COVID-19 may be a requirement for this job in compliance with current client and governmental policies. A recruiter will confirm and share more details with you during the interview process. #JobsAtKellyTelecom