Data Center Technician

The Archetype Strategy; Spartansburg (Crawford County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Archetype Strategy is seeking an experienced Data Center Technician to support large-scale data center projects. This hands-on role focuses on installing and routing structured cabling systems in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities include pulling and routing copper and fiber cables, installing ladder racks and cable trays, and ensuring cable integrity and labeling. Safety, site standards, and proper documentation are essential while working in data center environments.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in structured cabling or data center environments.
• Hands-on experience with cable pulling (fiber and/or copper).
• Ability to read and interpret prints, layouts, and cable schedules.
• Comfortable working in active construction environments.

Responsibilities

• Pull, route, and secure copper and fiber optic cables throughout the data center.
• Install cabling pathways including ladder racks, J-hooks, cable trays, and conduits.
• Assist with dressing, labeling, and organizing cables according to project standards.
• Follow cable routing diagrams, blueprints, and redlines.
• Support rack and stack activities as needed.
• Maintain proper bend radius and cable integrity during installs.
• Work safely at heights using ladders and lifts when required.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.
• Follow all safety protocols and site requirements.

Skills

Structured cabling

Cable pulling

Read prints

Team collaboration

Safety consciousness

Tools

Fluke

OTDR

Job description

We are seeking experienced Data Center Technicians with a strong focus on cable pulling and installation to support large-scale data center projects. This role is hands-on and requires working in fast-paced environments installing and routing structured cabling systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Pull, route, and secure copper (Cat5e/Cat6/Cat6A) and fiber optic cables throughout the data center
• Install cabling pathways including ladder racks, J-hooks, cable trays, and conduits
• Assist with dressing, labeling, and organizing cables according to project standards
• Follow cable routing diagrams, blueprints, and redlines
• Support rack and stack activities as needed
• Maintain proper bend radius and cable integrity during installs
• Work safely at heights using ladders and lifts when required
• Keep work areas clean and organized
• Follow all safety protocols and site requirements

Required Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in structured cabling or data center environments
• Hands-on experience with cable pulling (fiber and/or copper)
• Ability to read and interpret prints, layouts, and cable schedules
• Comfortable working in active construction environments
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical labor throughout the shift
• Reliable transportation and strong attendance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in data centers or large commercial projects
• Knowledge of TIA/EIA cabling standards
• Experience with terminations (fiber or copper)
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
• Familiarity with testing tools (Fluke, OTDR) is a plus