Data Center Technician

Full-time
On-site
$20-25/hr
Colorado City, TX

Job description

Data Center Technician 


L1s have come from a military background or out of school with with minimum of 5-6 months handling fiber cabling MUST HAVE Structured cabling experience, possibly work in a CO, someone who has their own crimping tool, experience running cat 5 cat6, running coax and copper Must have Good attitude and NTT will train them Must Know basic rack and stack, basic cabling

 

 

Data Center Field Installations Technician (L1) The Data Center Field Installations Technician (L1) is an entry-level technical role responsible for executing standardized in-rack installation activities within a data center environment. This includes rack builds, equipment racking and stacking, structured cabling, power connections, and cooling setup tasks (DX and direct-to-chip liquid cooling).

This role provides hands-on support for deployment activities by following established procedures, checklists, and technical standards to ensure consistent, high-quality installations.

Through accurate execution of installation tasks and adherence to defined processes, this role contributes to timely project delivery and minimizes rework or operational risk.

The primary objective of this role is to complete all assigned installation activities in alignment with quality standards, safety requirements, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

The Data Center Field Installations Technician (L1) is responsible for handling standard, low-complexity installation tasks, performing routine physical work, and using documented guidelines and supervision where required.

 

Onsite - shift work - Barber Lake, TX

 

Key Responsibilities

•        Perform rack assembly and preparation (rail kits, PDUs, cable management, labeling)

•        Rack and stack servers, network, and storage equipment according to design specifications

•        Execute structured cabling (copper and fiber) including routing, dressing, and labeling

•        Connect power cabling (A/B feeds) following defined redundancy standards

•        Assist with in-rack airflow and cooling setup:

o   Install blanking panels and airflow management components for DX-cooled environments

o   Support airflow optimization through proper cable routing and rack layout

o   Assist with direct-to-chip (D2C) liquid cooling connections under supervision (e.g., hose routing, quick disconnects)

•        Follow installation documentation, diagrams, and method of procedures (MOPs)

•        Conduct basic quality checks and report discrepancies or issues

•        Maintain cleanliness and organization within racks and work areas

 

Health & Safety Responsibilities

•        Comply with all data center safety policies, procedures, and permit-to-work systems

•        Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for tasks (e.g., gloves, safety shoes, eye protection)

•        Follow safe manual handling practices when lifting and installing equipment

•        Adhere to electrical safety standards when working with power connections (under supervision)

•        Follow safety procedures for direct-to-chip liquid cooling systems, including leak awareness and immediate reporting

•        Maintain good housekeeping to prevent trip hazards (e.g., cable management, packaging disposal)

•        Immediately report hazards, near misses, or incidents

 

Requirements (L1)

•        Basic understanding of data center environments and IT hardware components

•        Familiarity with structured cabling practices (copper and/or fiber preferred)

•        Awareness of rack infrastructure (PDUs, rails, cable management)

•        Basic understanding of airflow management; exposure to DX or direct-to-chip (D2C) liquid cooling is a plus

•        Ability to follow technical documentation and standard operating procedures

•        Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn

•        Ability to perform physical tasks (lifting, working in confined rack spaces, standing for extended periods)

•        Basic understanding of health and safety practices in a technical environment

 

More information

Minimum education level

N/A

Experience level

Junior (1-2 years)

Job skills

Hardware Troubleshooting

Network Configuration

Data Backup Solutions

Server Management

Cooling Systems Maintenance

Cabling and Wiring

Power Distribution Systems

Client company information

The client company is confidential. Details will be shared after mutual interest is confirmed.

Company overview

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NextGen | GTA

Technology, Information and Internet·201-1,000 employees

As part of KELLY’s SETT (Science, Engineering, Technology, and Telecom) Business Unit, we are committed to providing state-of-the-art digital infrastructure and telecom engineering solutions for legacy, 5G, and private networks. We are a leading provider of comprehensive high-value engineering, technology, and business consulting solutions, and we deliver these through (1) staffing, (2) scope of work, and (3) direct hire services. Our collective purpose is to connect people to work that inspires them so that, together, we can provide customer solutions while advancing our diverse workforce and the communities we serve. We take the time to understand our client’s needs and match with our candidate’s experience, skillset, interests, and career aspirations to connect them with meaningful opportunities that achieve their short- and long-term goals.