Datacenter Technician

We are looking for a Data Center Technician to support rack-and-stack activities, structured cabling, equipment installation, testing, provisioning, and operational support. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working in a hands-on, physically active environment while maintaining a strong focus on safety, accuracy, and quality. Travel: Up to 100% may be required. What You’ll Do Install and deploy servers, network devices, storage equipment, and related infrastructure based on engineering designs and installation documentation. Install, route, terminate, and dress copper and fiber cabling , ensuring proper labeling and cable management. Install rack Power Distribution Units (PDUs) , connect equipment to assigned power sources, and verify power and management connectivity. Perform equipment provisioning, hardware component installation, and out-of-band (OOB) management connections. Perform basic testing and validation, including continuity testing, fiber verification, and standard equipment turn-up procedures. Perform Moves, Adds, Changes, and Disconnects (MACD) and standard Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) replacements following approved procedures. Maintain accurate installation records, test results, inventory updates, and as-built documentation. Identify and escalated design concerns, operational issues, and safety risks to senior technicians or site leadership. What You’ll Bring High school diploma, technical certification, vocational training, or equivalent experience. 1+ year of experience in data center operations, structured cabling, telecommunications, field services, or IT infrastructure support. Working knowledge of data center hardware, racks, servers, networking equipment, power distribution systems, and structured cabling. Understanding of copper and fiber cabling practices, basic optical networking concepts, and installation standards. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, installation documentation, and Methods of Procedure (MOPs) . Experience with rack-and-stack, cabling, testing, and equipment installation with minimal supervision. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to quality and safety. Ability to work effectively with technicians, project teams, vendors, and customers while independently managing assigned tasks. Requirements Comfortable working in a physically active environment, including lifting, standing, working at heights, and moving equipment. Ability to work on ladders or elevated work platforms and comply with applicable safety requirements and certifications. Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. Valid state ID or driver’s license . Willingness to travel up to 100% , as required. #J-18808-Ljbffr NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company