Data Center Field Installations Technician (L2) Charleston, SC

Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC in Charleston, SC seeks a Data Center Field Installations Technician (L2) for a hands-on deployment. You will perform rack and stack, cabling, power connections, and cooling installation with post-install validation.

The role requires data center installation experience, comfort with server/network hardware, fiber/copper cabling, and liquid cooling systems. You will support junior technicians and coordinate with engineering and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Hands-on data center installation or deployment experience.
• Basic rack and stack experience.
• Structured cabling including fiber.
• Copper cabling and cable management knowledge.
• Hands-on experience with liquid cooling or D2C cooling.
• Understanding of rack infrastructure, servers, storage and network gear.
• Ability to read technical drawings, rack layouts, schematics, and MOPs.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and support junior technicians.
• Physically capable of demanding data center installation work.

Responsibilities

• Perform rack builds and in-rack equipment installations based on design documentation.
• Rack and stack servers, storage, and network equipment.
• Read and follow rack layouts, elevation diagrams, cabling schematics, and installation procedures.
• Install, route, and validate structured cabling, including fiber and copper.
• Perform basic fiber/cabling testing and validation.
• Install and validate rack power connections, including PDUs and A/B power feeds.
• Support cooling installations, including DX cooling and direct-to-chip cooling.
• Coordinate with engineering, project, and operations teams.
• Maintain installation documentation and report progress or issues.

Skills

Rack & stack

Structured cabling

Fiber cabling

Copper cabling

Liquid cooling

D2C cooling

Technical drawings

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a Data Center Field Installations Technician (L2) for a hands‑on data center deployment role. This position focuses on rack and stack activities, structured cabling, power connections, cooling installation, and post-installation validation.

The ideal candidate has prior data center installation experience and is comfortable working directly with server and network hardware, fiber and copper cabling, rack infrastructure, and liquid cooling systems.

This is a physical, hands‑on role requiring the ability to work independently, follow technical documentation, troubleshoot installation issues, and support junior technicians.

Travel Requirements

This position will be on site in Charleston, SC with 50% travel to other data center locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform rack builds and in‑rack equipment installations based on design documentation




• Rack and stack servers, storage, and network equipment




• Read and follow rack layouts, elevation diagrams, cabling schematics, and installation procedures




• Install, route, and validate structured cabling, including fiber and copper




• Perform basic fiber/cabling testing and validation




• Install and validate rack power connections, including PDUs and A/B power feeds




• Support cooling installations, including:




• DX cooling and airflow management




• Direct‑to‑chip (D2C) liquid cooling




• Cold plates, hoses, manifolds, and quick disconnects




• Visual inspections for leaks and proper connection/routing




• Perform initial hardware bring‑up and basic validation




• Complete basic OS installation, imaging, BIOS/firmware checks, and POST validation as required




• Perform basic network connectivity checks




• Conduct post‑installation quality checks and audits




• Verify cabling, power, labeling, airflow, and cooling against project specifications




• Identify and correct installation defects or elevate issues when necessary




• Assist and provide guidance to L1 technicians




• Coordinate with engineering, project, and operations teams




• Maintain accurate installation documentation and report progress or issues

Required Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience in a data center installation or deployment environment


• Basic rack and stack experience


• Structured cabling experience, including fiber


• Working knowledge of copper cabling and cable management


• Hands‑on experience with liquid cooling or direct‑to‑chip (D2C) cooling


• Understanding of rack infrastructure, servers, storage, and network equipment


• Basic experience with rack power distribution, including PDUs and A/B feeds


• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, rack layouts, schematics, and MOPs


• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities


• Ability to work independently and support junior technicians


• Ability to perform physically demanding installation work in a data center environment

Safety Responsibilities

• Follow all data center safety procedures, permits, and requirements


• Follow electrical safety practices when working around powered equipment and PDUs


• Safely handle liquid cooling components and connections


• Use required PPE and follow safe lifting and material‑handling procedures


• Maintain a clean and organized work area


• Identify and report safety hazards, incidents, and installation concerns

Ideal Background

Candidates with experience as a Data Center Technician, Data Center Installation Technician, Deployment Technician, Infrastructure Technician, Structured Cabling Technician, or similar hands‑on installation professional may be a strong fit.

This is an installation‑focused position. Candidates should have hands‑on experience with rack and stack, cabling/fiber, and liquid cooling.