Data Center Technician I: Fiber & Cabling Entry-Level

Equiliem; Berwick (Columbia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Matching 401(k)

Employee Discounts & Rewards

Payroll Payment Options

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Equiliem is hiring entry-level Data Center Technicians to support installation, maintenance, and organization of structured cabling in data center environments. This contract-to-hire role offers hands-on training, mentorship, and a clear path for career growth in telecommunications and low-voltage industries.

Prior hands-on trades experience is welcomed. Responsibilities include cabling, fiber rough-in, rack building, equipment installation, and reading installation documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0-2 years of data center, telecommunications, low-voltage, construction, electrical, or other skilled trades experience encouraged.
• OSHA 10 certification preferred but not required.
• Ability to read and follow installation drawings and project documentation.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in a team and follow instructions.
• Must be able to work on ladders/scissor lifts and in confined spaces.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move materials up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cable infrastructure installation and fiber optic rough-in activities.
• Perform cable management, including dressing, routing, and labeling of cables.
• Support cable and fiber termination activities.
• Install and secure customer equipment through rack and stack procedures.
• Build server racks and follow rack elevation plans.
• Install fiber tray systems, ladder racks, cabinets, and customer equipment.
• Assist with infrastructure installations, including cable management systems, fiber trays, ladder racks, and power trays.
• Receive materials and assemble hardware as required.
• Support Outside Plant (OSP) fiber installations into data center environments.
• Read and follow blueprints, drawings, and installation documentation.
• Communicate professionally with team members, supervisors, and customers.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures, including PPE, housekeeping, and OSHA guidelines.

Skills

Data center experience

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Reading blueprints

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

None

Job description

Equiliem is hiring entry-level Data Center Technicians to support installation, maintenance, and organization of structured cabling in data center environments. This contract-to-hire role offers hands-on training, mentorship, and a clear path for career growth in telecommunications and low-voltage industries.

Prior hands-on trades experience is welcomed. Responsibilities include cabling, fiber rough-in, rack building, equipment installation, and reading installation documentation.