Data Center Technician (Deployment team) - Nationwide travel

Socket.dev; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with matching

Paid time off & holidays

Education assistance

Job summary

PGTEK is hiring a Data Center Technician to deploy and support enterprise data center infrastructure across the U.S. You will install and position server racks, connect power, manage cabling, and assist with hardware configurations during large deployment projects.

The role requires strong hands-on hardware skills, mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to travel up to 60–70%. A high school diploma and 2–4 years in IT or data center work are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–4 years of IT, data center, infrastructure deployment, or related experience.
• Experience placing, leveling, and securing server racks.
• Experience connecting rack power to rack and/or facility power.
• Experience with rack and stack deployments in enterprise data center environments.
• Experience with networking fundamentals and hardware connectivity.
• Experience configuring server and network hardware.
• Experience replacing hardware components, including servers, switches, power supplies, drives, and related infrastructure.
• Strong cable management and structured cabling experience.
• Comfortable using hand and power tools.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds and perform physically demanding work.
• Willingness to travel up to 60–70%.

Responsibilities

• Install, place, level, and secure server racks and cabinets according to deployment specifications and floor plans.
• Connect rack power whips to rack and/or facility power following established procedures.
• Rack, stack, cable, and configure servers, switches, and other data center infrastructure.
• Perform hardware installation, upgrades, and break/fix activities, including replacing servers, switches, power supplies, drives, and other components.
• Install, route, label, and manage copper and fiber cabling while maintaining clean cable management standards.
• Support server and network hardware configuration and post-installation validation.
• Assist with network connectivity and basic troubleshooting during deployments.
• Read and follow deployment documentation, rack elevations, and installation instructions.
• Stage, inventory, and prepare equipment for deployment projects.
• Operate material handling equipment such as pallet jacks and lifts as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Adhere to all OSHA and customer site safety requirements.

Skills

IT infrastructure deployment

Rack and stack

Cable management

Hardware troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Power/network hardware experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dell PowerEdge servers

Pallet jacks

Job description

Data Center Technician

Location: Varies – This team supports data center deployment projects across the United States. Candidates in Texas and the Pacific NW are preferred, however this person can live anywhere USA as long as you're close to a major airport.

Travel: 60–70% (project-based)

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: $70,000–$75,000

Job Summary

The Data Center Technician is responsible for deploying, installing, configuring, and supporting enterprise data center infrastructure. This role involves installing and positioning server racks, integrating server and network hardware, connecting power, managing cabling, performing hardware replacements, and assisting with system configuration during large-scale deployment projects.

This is a hands-on position requiring strong mechanical aptitude, technical troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in fast-paced data center environments. The ideal candidate enjoys working with hardware, is comfortable traveling extensively, and takes pride in delivering high-quality installations.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, place, level, and secure server racks and cabinets according to deployment specifications and floor plans.
• Connect rack power whips to rack and/or facility power following established procedures.
• Rack, stack, cable, and configure servers, switches, and other data center infrastructure.
• Perform hardware installation, upgrades, and break/fix activities, including replacing servers, switches, power supplies, drives, and other components.
• Install, route, label, and manage copper and fiber cabling while maintaining clean cable management standards.
• Support server and network hardware configuration and post-installation validation.
• Assist with network connectivity and basic troubleshooting during deployments.
• Read and follow deployment documentation, rack elevations, and installation instructions.
• Stage, inventory, and prepare equipment for deployment projects.
• Operate material handling equipment such as pallet jacks and lifts as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Adhere to all OSHA and customer site safety requirements.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–4 years of IT, data center, infrastructure deployment, or related technical experience.
• Experience placing, setting, leveling, and securing server racks.
• Experience connecting rack power to rack and/or facility power.
• Experience with rack and stack deployments in enterprise data center environments.
• Experience with networking fundamentals and hardware connectivity.
• Experience configuring server and network hardware.
• Experience replacing hardware components, including servers, switches, power supplies, drives, and related infrastructure.
• Strong cable management and structured cabling experience.
• Comfortable using hand and power tools.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds and perform physically demanding work throughout the day.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 60–70%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting large-scale enterprise data center deployments.
• Experience with Dell PowerEdge XE9680 and XE9780 GPU servers.
• Experience installing and troubleshooting Dell PowerEdge servers or similar enterprise server platforms.
• Familiarity with structured cabling standards, server validation, and hardware testing.
• Experience working in mission-critical or hyperscale data center environments.
• Certification or experience operating electric pallet jacks or similar material handling equipment is a plus.

Work Environment

• Enterprise data centers, warehouse facilities, and other deployment environments.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, lifting, and use of hand and power tools.
• Work may be performed in hot and cold aisles, raised-floor environments, and other controlled data center spaces.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required as applicable.

Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time salaried employees is effective immediately upon the start date. Benefits include comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option, a vision plan, and dental insurance with the base dental plan option paid for by PGTEK. Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term disability, and Critical Illness insurance have premiums covered. Additionally, PGTEK offers a matching 401(k) plan and a discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance. An Employee Assistance Program is available at no cost to all employees. PGTEK offers a generous amount of PTO and Holidays, and an Education Assistance Program is available after 12 months of employment.

ABOUT PGTEK:

PGTEK is a true consulting organization dedicated to helping clients achieve their business and technology objectives utilizing our decades of experience and business relationships. PGTEK invests in the educational advancements of our staff by providing the necessary resources to complete Professional and Business Certifications. Our company is our people, and we treat them like family.

EOE, including disability/veterans