Data Center Technician: Cabling, Rack & Power

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company is seeking a Data Center Technician to support rack-and-stack, cabling, and equipment installation in a fast-paced, safety-conscious environment. The role involves installing servers, network gear, PDUs, testing, and documenting results while coordinating with engineers and field teams.

Travel up to 100% may be required, and flexibility, safety, and accuracy are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ year experience in data center operations or IT infrastructure.
• Comfort with physically active work and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and installation docs.
• Strong safety, quality, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Install and deploy servers, networking, and storage per design docs.
• Install and manage copper and fiber cabling with proper labeling.
• Set up PDUs and verify power/connectivity.
• Provision hardware and perform OOB management.
• Perform basic testing including continuity and fiber checks.
• Execute MACD and FRU replacements per procedures.
• Maintain installation records, test results, and inventory.
• Flag design or safety concerns to senior staff.

Skills

Data center operations

Structured cabling

Rack and stack

MACD procedures

FRU replacements

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PDUs

Copper & fiber cabling

MOPs understanding

Rack mounting hardware

Test equipment

Job description

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company is seeking a Data Center Technician to support rack-and-stack, cabling, and equipment installation in a fast-paced, safety-conscious environment. The role involves installing servers, network gear, PDUs, testing, and documenting results while coordinating with engineers and field teams.

Travel up to 100% may be required, and flexibility, safety, and accuracy are essential.