Data Center Technician - Data Center Technician III

Apex Systems; Texas; On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems is hiring a Data Center Technician III in Wink, TX to build and maintain large-scale data center infrastructure. You will install and manage fiber optic and copper cabling, deploy server racks, and support field teams across complex projects.

The role emphasizes safety, accurate documentation, and adherence to procedures in a high-demand environment. Onsite work and travel to client sites in West Texas are expected.

Qualifications

• Comfortable working in a large construction or data center environment.
• Ability to pull cable and perform physical work.
• A strong mindset for safety.
• Reliable transportation to the worksite in Wink, TX.
• Ability to interpret work instructions, construction drawings, or cable layouts.
• Experience installing structured cabling or low-voltage systems (preferred).
• Experience working with fiber optic and copper infrastructure (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Move and implement large enterprise equipment.
• Install, route, and secure fiber optic and copper cabling.
• Perform patching activities between equipment and within server racks.
• Ensure safety and security standards are maintained during cabling and rack installation.
• Follow established hardware installation procedures and break-fix activities.
• Safely use material handling tools and equipment.
• Support server rack and network equipment deployments.
• Assist with infrastructure inventory and materials tracking.
• Work alongside deployment teams, field technicians, and project leadership.
• Follow ticketing systems and workflow processes to complete assigned work.
• Maintain accurate documentation and status updates.

Skills

Structured cabling

Fiber optics

Copper cabling

Low-voltage systems

Data center environment

Safety mindset

Tools

Scissor lifts

Elevated work platforms

Cable testing equipment

Job description

# Data Center Technician - Data Center Technician IIIApply**Job#: 3055064****Job Description:****Cabling Technician****Location:** Wink, Texas (Onsite)**Role Overview**We are seeking Cable Deployment Technicians to support the buildout and expansion of a large-scale data infrastructure campus in West Texas. This is an opportunity to join a team responsible for installing, deploying, and maintaining the physical network infrastructure that powers mission-critical environments. Candidates with experience in structured cabling, fiber, copper, low-voltage systems, telecommunications, industrial construction, or data centers are encouraged to apply.**Key Responsibilities*** Move and implement large enterprise equipment.* Install, route, and secure fiber optic and copper cabling.* Perform patching activities between equipment and within server racks.* Ensure safety and security standards are maintained during cabling and rack installation.* Follow established hardware installation procedures and break-fix activities.* Safely use material handling tools and equipment.* Support server rack and network equipment deployments.* Assist with infrastructure inventory and materials tracking.* Work alongside deployment teams, field technicians, and project leadership.* Follow ticketing systems and workflow processes to complete assigned work.* Maintain accurate documentation and status updates.**Required Qualifications*** Comfortable working in a large construction or data center environment.* Ability to pull cable and perform physical work.* A strong mindset for safety.* Reliable transportation to the worksite in Wink, TX.* Ability to interpret work instructions, construction drawings, or cable layouts.**Preferred Qualifications*** Experience installing structured cabling or low-voltage systems.* Experience working with fiber optic and copper infrastructure.* Telecommunications or network deployment experience.* Backgrounds in construction, electrical, industrial, utility, or oil and gas.* Experience working from scissor lifts, elevated work platforms, or aerial lifts.* Experience with cable testing and validation.* Copper termination experience.**Shift Information*** **Day Shift:** 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM* **Rotation Schedule:** Sunday – Wednesday and Wednesday – Saturday**Safety and Physical Requirements**This role may involve standing and walking for extended periods, and lifting and moving infrastructure materials in active construction and operational environments. Adherence to all safety procedures and use of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is mandatory. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Wink, TX, US**Job Type:** Engineering and Technicians**Date Posted:** October 8, 2026**Pay Range:** $26 - $32 per hour