Data Center Lab Technician - 3-Month Contract

Datanet-I; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

DataNet IT in Raleigh, NC is seeking a hands-on Data Center / Lab Technician for a 3-month contract to support engineering lab activities, including hardware installation, cabling, equipment movement and lab documentation.

Responsibilities include installing racks, servers, network devices; performing copper and fiber cabling; reading topology drawings and rack layouts; tracing LVC cabling; labeling equipment; and maintaining thorough lab records while following safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a data center, engineering lab, or IT infrastructure environment.
• Ability to read topology/cabling drawings and trace physical connections.
• Familiarity with copper/fiber cabling, racks, servers, and network equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Ability to lift/move equipment and work on your feet for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Install racks, servers, network devices, and other lab hardware.
• Perform copper and fiber cabling, cable tracing, routing, and labeling.
• Read and understand topology drawings and rack layouts.
• Trace LVC cabling and update/maintain documentation.
• Handle servers, network equipment, optics, and other hardware safely.
• Label equipment and cables accurately.
• Assist with equipment moves, inventory, and lab cleanup.
• Follow site safety, ESD, and security procedures.

Skills

Data center hands-on experience

Read topology/cabling drawings

Copper/fiber cabling familiarity

Documentation skills

Ability to lift/move equipment

Job description

DataNet IT in Raleigh, NC is seeking a hands-on Data Center / Lab Technician for a 3-month contract to support engineering lab activities, including hardware installation, cabling, equipment movement and lab documentation.

Responsibilities include installing racks, servers, network devices; performing copper and fiber cabling; reading topology drawings and rack layouts; tracing LVC cabling; labeling equipment; and maintaining thorough lab records while following safety procedures.