Data Center Field Installations Tech – Entry Level

JobDiva, Inc.; Abernathy (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

NTT DATA Services in Abernathy, TX is seeking a Data Center Field Installations Technician (L1) to join our team. This entry-level role focuses on executing standardized in-rack installation tasks in a data center, including rack builds, racking, cabling, power connections, and DX/D2C cooling setup.

You will follow established procedures and site-specific guidelines to ensure quality installations, timely delivery, and minimal rework.

Qualifications

• 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).
• Ability to follow technical documentation and standard operating procedures.

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 following defined redundancy standards.
• Assist with in-rack airflow and cooling setup.
• Follow installation documentation and MOPs.
• Conduct basic quality checks and report discrepancies.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization within racks and work areas.

Skills

Data center basics

Structured cabling

IT hardware knowledge

Attention to detail

Physical tasks

Job description

NTT DATA Services in Abernathy, TX is seeking a Data Center Field Installations Technician (L1) to join our team. This entry-level role focuses on executing standardized in-rack installation tasks in a data center, including rack builds, racking, cabling, power connections, and DX/D2C cooling setup.

You will follow established procedures and site-specific guidelines to ensure quality installations, timely delivery, and minimal rework.