Data Center Technician

KCI, LLC; Maiden (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

KCI, LLC in Maiden, NC is seeking experienced Data Center Technicians for a large data center build. This contract, full-time role on a 1st shift involves the full structured cabling scope—from rack and stack to test and turnover.

You will work on a sizable install crew, delivering clean, organized cabling work on an active site. Ideal candidates have hands-on structured cabling installation experience, ability to read drawings, and a proven track record with termination, labeling, and testing.

Qualifications

• Hands-on structured cabling installation experience beyond pulling cable.
• Experience dressing, terminating, labeling, and testing cable.
• Rack and stack experience.
• Ability to read and follow drawings and labeling schemes.
• Reliable transportation to Maiden, NC area for 1st shift.
• Able to complete general contractor safety training before starting on site.
• Able to pass a background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Rack and stack cabinets, cable managers, and patch panels.
• Pull and dress cable through overhead pathways and cable tray.
• Neatly dress and route cable into racks while keeping bend radius and service loops correct.
• Label cabling and keep documentation to project standards.
• Patch in and terminate connections.
• Test and certify cabling.
• Work safely and productively as part of a large crew on an active construction site

Skills

Structured cabling

Cable termination

Cable labeling

Rack and stack

Testing cabling

Reading drawings

Safety training

Tools

Hand tools

PPE gear

Job description

Job Title: Data Center Technician Structured Cabling
Location: Maiden, NC (Catawba County, about 45 minutes from Charlotte)
Job Type: Contract, Full-Time
Schedule: 1st shift

About The Role

KCI is hiring experienced Data Center Technicians for a large data center construction project in the Maiden, NC area. You ll be on a sizable install team handling the full structured cabling scope, from rack and stack through test and turnover. This isn t an entry-level role. We re looking for techs who know cabling installation and take pride in clean, organized work. Data center experience is a big plus, but strong commercial cabling techs are encouraged to apply.

What You Ll Do

• Rack and stack cabinets, cable managers, and patch panels
• Pull and dress cable through overhead pathways and cable tray
• Neatly dress and route cable into racks while keeping bend radius and service loops correct
• Label cabling and keep documentation to project standards
• Patch in and terminate connections
• Test and certify cabling
• Work safely and productively as part of a large crew on an active construction site

What You Need

• Hands-on structured cabling installation experience, beyond pulling cable
• Experience dressing, terminating, labeling, and testing cable
• Rack and stack experience
• Ability to read and follow drawings and labeling schemes
• Reliable transportation to the Maiden, NC area for 1st shift
• Able to complete general contractor safety training before starting on site
• Able to work on ladders, lift materials, and stand for long periods
• Able to pass a background check and drug screen
• Your own basic hand tools and PPE (boots, hard hat, vest)

Nice to Have

• Data center experience (hyperscale or colocation)
• Fiber termination or testing experience
• Fluke DSX or OTDR experience
• OSHA 10/30 or lift certification
• Experience on large GC-run construction sites

Why This Role

• Long-term work on a major data center build
• Large, established team
• Steady 1st shift schedule
• Experience on a high-profile project that will strengthen your resume