Data Center Field Technician

Kintec Global Recruitment; Texas; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Airfare provided

Lodging provided

Per diem

Job summary

Kintec Global Recruitment is seeking a Texas-based Data Center Field Technician to install, maintain, and repair IT infrastructure across Texas and the United States. The role requires extensive travel and independent work in live data centers.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 2+ years in data center/IT hardware, valid US driver’s license, ability to lift 50 lbs, and willingness to work nights and weekends. Certifications like CompTIA A+/Network+/Server+ are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two or more years in a data center, telecommunications, structured cabling, or IT hardware role.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Able to lift 50 lbs and work in hot/cold-aisle environments.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work nights/weekends.
• Able to pass background check and drug screen.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Preferred: CompTIA A+/Network+/Server+ and OSHA 10/30.
• BICSI or fiber testing experience; Dell/HPE/Cisco server experience.

Responsibilities

• Rack, cable, and bring up servers, switches, storage, and network equipment to site standards.
• Install, label, and test copper and fiber; maintain cable maps and rack elevations.
• Diagnose and replace failed hardware, including drives, memory, power supplies, NICs, and full units.
• Support deployments, remote-hands requests, and change-control work.
• Coordinate with customers, vendors, and project teams; complete field reports.

Skills

Travel readiness

Physical stamina

IT hardware expertise

Problem solving

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CompTIA A+

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA Server+

BICSI

OSHA 10/30

Dell/HPE/Cisco servers

GPU server experience

Fiber testing

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time Contract

Overview

A specialist Data Center operator is seeking a Texas-based Data Center Field Technician to install, maintain, and repair IT infrastructure at customer, colocation, and hyperscale sites across Texas and the United States. This role requires extensive travel and independent work in live data center environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Rack, cable, and bring up servers, switches, storage, and network equipment to site standards
• Install, label, and test copper and fiber; maintain cable maps, rack elevations, and asset records
• Diagnose and replace failed hardware, including drives, memory, power supplies, NICs, and full units
• Support deployments, commissioning, remote-hands requests, and change-control work
• Coordinate with customers, vendors, and project teams; complete accurate field reports

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Two or more years in a data center, telecommunications, structured cabling, or IT hardware role
• Valid U.S. driver's license and acceptable driving record
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work in hot/cold-aisle environments
• Ability to travel extensively and work nights and weekends
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
• Authorization to work in the United States
• Preferred:CompTIA A+, Network+, or Server+ certification
• BICSI or fiber testing experience
• Dell, HPE, Cisco, or GPU server experience
• OSHA 10/30 certification
• Military or field-service background

Travel, Schedule, and Benefits

• Residence in Texas near a major airport is required
• Assignments typically last two to four weeks and may include nights, weekends, holidays, and short-notice travel
• Airfare, lodging, ground transportation, and per diem are provided
• This position is not suited to a fixed, single-site schedule