Data Center Installation Technician

Eightelevengroup; Berwick (Columbia County); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Job summary

Eightelevengroup is seeking an Installation Technician in Berwick, PA to support a Fortune 10 hyperscale cloud client. This fully onsite, initial one-month contract (with potential for extension) focuses on modernization of data center infrastructure, containment system installation, field measurements, and layout verification.

You will work from drawings, collaborate with lead technicians, maintain field logs, and uphold strict safety and PPE protocols while rotating between sites as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Experience with hand and power tools.
• Able to lift 30 lbs and work in demanding environments.

Responsibilities

• Execute installation projects from drawings with lead technicians.
• Install containment systems and perform field measurements.
• Maintain field documentation and equipment configurations.
• Support site enhancements and material staging.
• Adhere to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
• Rotate between multiple data center sites as needed.

Skills

Read drawings

Teamwork

Safety minded

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Tape measure

Job description

Installation Technician

Berwick, PA (fully onsite)

Initial One Month Contract (with potential for extension)

Compensation: $20-$22/hr (DOE)

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join our team as a Data Center Solutions Installation Technician supporting a high-impact enhancement project at a Fortune 10 Hyperscale Cloud Services client's data centers in the Berwick, PA region. This fully onsite, initial one-month contract (with potential for extension) is focused on modernizing and optimizing technical infrastructure to reinforce reliability, efficiency, and performance across world-class facilities. As a key contributor, you will execute hands-on tasks such as containment system installation, field measurements, layout verification, and infrastructure modifications. This role is ideal for a reliable, detail-driven professional with a strong safety mindset who thrives in fast-paced, physically demanding environments. You will gain valuable, marketable experience in large-scale infrastructure delivery while contributing to meaningful upgrades in state-of-the-art data centers.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Execute installation projects on time and to specification by working from technical drawings and collaborating closely with lead technicians
• Perform containment system installation, field measurements, layout verification, and infrastructure modifications as directed
• Maintain accurate field documentation, including measurements, task logs, and equipment configurations
• Support site enhancements, layout adjustments, material staging, and equipment handling to maintain project efficiency
• Enforce safe tool usage, sustain a clean and organized work environment, and hold yourself and teammates accountable to quality and safety standards
• Identify and elevate site issues, discrepancies, or safety concerns in a timely manner
• Adhere strictly to all client data center security protocols and PPE requirements (PPE provided; personal composite toe footwear encouraged)
• Demonstrate reliability through consistent attendance, punctuality, and readiness to work
• Collaborate effectively with technicians and project leads as part of a mobile, schedule-driven team, rotating between multiple data center sites as needed
• Adapt to client-mandated restricted or blocked workdays due to holidays or operational events, with flexibility for scheduling changes
• Work in physically demanding conditions, including lifting up to 30 lbs, standing for extended periods, working in elevated temperatures (90-120°F), confined spaces, on ladders, and at heights

WHAT YOU BRING

• High school diploma or equivalent required; certifications or training in carpentry, HVAC, construction, mechanics, or general contracting a plus
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings; proficient with hand and power tools for fabrication, assembly, and installation
• Self-motivated with a strong commitment to quality and accuracy; precise measurement skills using a tape measure to tolerances of 1/16" or finer, with strong problem-solving ability from technical documentation
• Physically able to lift 30 lbs, stand for extended periods, work in elevated temperatures (90-120°F), confined spaces, on ladders, and at heights
• Experience working in active data center environments while following established safety and security procedures
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; ability to follow direction and collaborate with technicians and project leads
• Demonstrated reliability through consistent attendance, punctuality, and readiness to work
• Strict adherence to all client data center security protocols and PPE requirements
• Flexibility for client-mandated restricted or blocked workdays and willingness to rotate between multiple data center sites as needed

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Meaningful exposure to large-scale infrastructure delivery inside world-class data centers
• Opportunity to gain highly marketable experience in data center modernization and optimization
• Work as part of a disciplined, dynamic team in a high-stakes environment
• PPE provided and a strong culture of safety and quality
• Potential for contract extension based on project needs and performance