Data Center Field Technician I: Rack & Cabling Installations

Motion Recruitment; Colorado City (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment seeks an entry-level Data Center Field Installations Technician (L1) to perform standard in-rack installation tasks in a data center environment, including rack builds, racking and stacking, cabling, and basic cooling setup.

You will follow established procedures and SOPs, support deployment activities, ensure quality, safety, and SLAs, and work under supervision on low-complexity tasks.

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).
• 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.

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, install blanking panels and airflow components for DX-cooled environments.
• Support airflow optimization through proper cable routing and rack layout.
• Assist with direct-to-chip (D2C) liquid cooling connections under supervision.
• 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.

Skills

Basic IT hardware knowledge

Ability to follow procedures

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Physical fitness

Tools

Structured cabling tools

PPE equipment

Rack hardware (PDUs, rails)

Job description

Motion Recruitment seeks an entry-level Data Center Field Installations Technician (L1) to perform standard in-rack installation tasks in a data center environment, including rack builds, racking and stacking, cabling, and basic cooling setup.

You will follow established procedures and SOPs, support deployment activities, ensure quality, safety, and SLAs, and work under supervision on low-complexity tasks.