Data Center Technician

Talentify; Sandston (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Rightech is seeking Data Center Technicians to support installation of structured cabling and equipment in data center environments in Sandston, Virginia. This contract-to-hire role offers hands-on training, mentorship, and clear career growth in telecom and low voltage industries.

Responsibilities include fiber and copper cabling, fiber termination, equipment installation, and compliance with safety protocols (OSHA). Entry-level and experienced candidates are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
• 0-2 years of Data Center Technician experience.
• Active OSHA 10 – preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cable infrastructure and Fiber rough in.
• Cable management (dressing and labeling).
• Cable and Fiber termination.
• Install fiber tray, ladder rack, customer equipment, and cabinets.
• Infrastructure installs (cable management, fiber tray systems, ladder racks, power trays).
• Material receiving and hardware assembly.
• Outside Plant (OSP) installation (run fiber into Data Center).
• Read and follow blueprints set for installation.
• Follow safety guidelines and protocols (OSHA).

Skills

Read blueprints

Safety compliance (OSHA)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Rightech is working with a national data center construction systems integrator who is looking to add both entry level and experienced Data Center Technicians to their team in Sandston, VA. The role will support the installation of structured cabling (fiber and copper) and equipment in critical data center environments. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity offering hands-on training, mentorship, and a clear path for career growth in the telecom and low voltage industry. Technicians will work on national infrastructure projects involving fiber, cable management, equipment installation, and safety compliance.

Job Responsibilities:

• Cable infrastructure and Fiber rough in.
• Cable management (dressing and labeling).
• Cable and Fiber termination.
• Install fiber tray, ladder rack, customer equipment, and cabinets.
• Infrastructure installs (cable management, fiber tray systems, ladder racks, power trays).
• Material receiving and hardware assembly.
• Outside Plant (OSP) installation (run fiber into Data Center).
• Read and follow blueprints set for installation.
• Follow written and oral communication displaying professionalism with colleagues and management.
• Follow safety guidelines and protocols (Proper PPE, clean up jobsite, OSHA).

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
• 0-2 years of Data Center Technician experience.
• Active OSHA 10 – preferred.
• Physical Requirement: Must be able to work on a ladder and/or scissor lift, in confined spaces, lift to 50 pounds, and move up to 75 pounds. Ability to work on your feet for entire shift.
• Tools: Basic Hand Tools: screwdriver (multi-Bit), tape measure, snips, pliers (needle nose and channel locks), punch down tool, flashlight, electric tape
• PPE: Retention Style Hard hat, Level IV Cut Resistant Work Gloves, Safety Glasses, Level IV Safety vest, and work boots (steel toe or composite toe).