Data Center Technician

Arvato; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disabi

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Voluntary benefits like legal and.fin.

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Employee engagement activities

Job summary

Arvato is a leading global 3PL provider supporting data center services and logistics. The Data Center Technician installs and maintains cabling for servers and networks, ensuring seamless operations and client satisfaction.

The role emphasizes on-site work, safety compliance, and professional communication. Valid driver's license and travel willingness are required; prior data center or logistics experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Willingness to travel for business needs.
• Basic experience with hand and power tools.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and email.
• Prior experience in a data center, logistics or construction environment preferred.
• Knowledge of network cabling, optic types, and test equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Arrive at clients’ sites on time, with equipment, uniform, procedures, documentation, and PPE.
• Cable server racks by patching and dressing fibre and copper cables.
• Provide professional customer service to clients and colleagues.
• Follow client procedures including health and safety and security.
• Communicate with managers, planners, team leaders and supervisors about progress.
• Complete daily checklists and reports on activities and tasks.

Skills

Driving license

Travel willingness

Hand tools

MS Office (Word/Excel/Teams)

Network cabling knowledge

Test equipment familiarity

Router/Switch basics

Communication with clients

Tools

VFLs

OTDR

Power meters

Job description

Arvato is an innovative and leading global 3PL service provider in supply chain management and e-commerce. With 20,000 team members at over 100 locations, we focus on the Consumer Products, Tech, Healthcare, Automotive and Publisher industries.

You will work in an environment built on collaboration, respect, commitment and curiosity, where you can grow, contribute your ideas, and make an impact. Be part of the team that delivers logistics excellence and shapes supply chains globally. Working at Arvato means: Together, we’re on it.

Job Description

This role supports Arvato’s newest data center services, delivering critical solutions such as high-security transport, white-glove delivery, and technical support. Our clients include hyperscale data center operators, high-tech freight forwarders, co-location providers, and Software as a Service (SaaS) companies.

The Data Center Technician assumes a critical role in the installation and upkeep of cabling to guarantee seamless operations of hardware networks, including equipment and server/network rack decommissioning.

Your Tasks

• Arrive at clients’ sites on time, with all required equipment, uniform, procedures, documentation, and PPE.
• Cable server racks by patching and dressing fibre and copper cables (in certain regions, and training will be provided).
• Provide industry-leading customer service levels by always acting professionally with clients and colleagues.
• Follow clients’ procedures and requirements, including health and safety, and security.
• Communicate with colleagues, including managers, planners, team leaders and supervisors, in a consistent, timely, and efficient manner. Reports include arrival times, delays, safety concerns, and completion times.
• Complete daily checklists and providing reports on daily activities or tasks, including other general administration tasks.

Qualifications

• Valid driving license with a good driving record.
• Ability to travel for business needs.
• Basic experience with hand and power tools.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and email.
• Prior experience in a data center, logistics or construction environment preferred.
• Knowledge of network cabling, optic types, and test equipment preferred.
• Familiarity with common networking terms, cabling infrastructure best practices and methodologies preferred.
• Prior experience with medium to large, complex project scopes and ambiguous details within work environment strongly preferred.
• Experience with common tools related to network troubleshooting, including VFLs, OTDR and power meters preferred.
• Understanding of infrastructure technologies, including Routers, Switches and other network gear preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability Pay.
• 401(k) with company matching up to 6%.
• Paid Time Off, including paid holidays.
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary benefits such as legal and financial assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing employee development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and training.
• Commuter benefits
• Employee engagement activities.

We strive to be an equitable and inclusive workplace for our employees and value their diverse perspectives, which contribute to the diversity of our company. Therefore, we welcome applications from people who enrich our company with their identity, background and personal experience.

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