Data Center Technician

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client who is searching for a Data Center Field Installations Technician (L2) in Colorado City, TX. Summary:The Data Center Field Installations Technician (L2) is a developing technical role responsible for executing and overseeing in-rack installation activities of moderate complexity within a data center environment. This includes rack builds, equipment installation, structured cabling, power distribution, advanced cooling integration (DX and direct-to-chip liquid cooling), and initial system bring-up activities.Key Responsibilities:

• Lead rack build and in-rack deployment activities based on design documentation
• Interpret rack layouts, elevation diagrams, and cabling schematics
• Perform and validate rack & stack activities for servers, storage, and network equipment
• Execute and verify structured cabling (fiber and copper), including basic testing/validation
• Install and validate power connections (single/dual feed, PDUs, load considerations)

Implement and optimize cooling solutions

• Configure airflow best practices for DX-cooled environments
• Install and validate direct-to-chip (D2C) liquid cooling systems, including cold plates, hoses, manifolds, and quick disconnects
• Perform visual inspections for leaks and ensure proper routing, strain relief, and secure connections

Perform initial system bring-up activities:

• Execute OS installation and basic configuration (in line with build standards and imaging processes)
• Validate hardware functionality (POST checks, BIOS/firmware baseline verification)
• Perform basic network connectivity checks where required
• Conduct post-installation quality assurance:
• Verify installations against design specifications and checklists
• Perform cable, power, and labeling audits
• Validate airflow and cooling setup (DX and D2C)
• Identify and remediate defects or escalate issues
• Identify and resolve installation issues, escalating when required

Skills

• Proven experience in data center installations or similar hands-on technical role
• Strong understanding of rack infrastructure, server, storage, and network hardware
• Proficiency in structured cabling (fiber and copper) and cable management best practices
• Experience with power distribution within racks (PDUs, dual feeds, redundancy concepts)
• Familiarity with post-install validation and quality assurance processes
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and MOPs
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills during installations
• Ability to work independently and guide junior technicians
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations in data center environments
• Physically capable of performing installation tasks in demanding environments

Working knowledge of cooling methodologies:

• DX airflow management within racks
• Direct-to-chip (D2C) liquid cooling systems (installation, connection handling, and basic validation)

Experience with system deployment activities:

• OS installation and imaging tools (e.g., PXE, ISO-based installs, or automated deployment tools)
• Basic BIOS/firmware configuration and hardware validation

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.


We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.


Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.


This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.


Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.


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