Data Center Shift Lead Technician

Kelly Telecom; Lenoir (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gtatelecom is seeking a Data Center Technician II – Shift Lead to organize and oversee hands-on data center work, sequencing technician tasks and leading rack-and-stack activities.

This role guides teammates during live execution, coordinates shift handoffs, and troubleshoots fiber and structured cabling while maintaining quality and productivity.

Previous shift-lead experience is a plus, and the ideal candidate communicates clearly and stays proactive in a fast-paced data center environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in data center installations or a similar hands-on technical role.
• Strong experience with rack-and-stack and server, storage, and network hardware.
• Proficiency in fiber and copper cabling, cable management, and fiber troubleshooting or testing.
• Ability to guide technicians, communicate clearly, and maintain shift priorities.
• Ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and methods of procedure.

Responsibilities

• Assign and sequence technician work based on shift priorities
• Maintain productivity, installation quality, and work standards
• Lead rack builds, equipment installation, and rack-and-stack activities
• Troubleshoot and test data center fiber and structured cabling
• Coordinate shift handoffs and ensure work-package continuity
• Coach technicians during execution and help resolve installation issues

Skills

Data center installations

Rack-and-stack

Fiber & cabling

Troubleshooting

Shift coordination

Communication

Reading schematics

Independent work

Job description

Gtatelecom is seeking a Data Center Technician II – Shift Lead to organize and oversee hands-on data center work, sequencing technician tasks and leading rack-and-stack activities.

This role guides teammates during live execution, coordinates shift handoffs, and troubleshoots fiber and structured cabling while maintaining quality and productivity.

Previous shift-lead experience is a plus, and the ideal candidate communicates clearly and stays proactive in a fast-paced data center environment.