Data Center Technician II- 20261030

emergiTEL; Plano (TX, CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

emergiTEL in Plano, TX is seeking a Data Center Technician II to support installation, operation, and maintenance of hyperscale and enterprise data center environments.

You will independently install servers, networking gear, storage, and associated infrastructure, route and terminate copper/fiber cabling, and verify power and connectivity. Strong attention to detail and safety are essential for this hands-on, field-based role.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent with relevant technical certification.
• 1+ years of data center operations or IT infrastructure experience.
• Working knowledge of data center hardware, racks, servers, and power distribution.
• Familiarity with copper and fiber cabling and basic optical networking.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and installation documentation.
• Experience performing rack-and-stack, cabling, and equipment installation.
• Strong attention to detail and safety.
• Ability to work with teams and manage tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• Independently install and deploy servers, network devices, storage equipment, and related infrastructure according to engineering designs and installation documentation.
• Install, route, terminate, and dress copper and fiber cabling while ensuring proper labeling, cable management, and adherence to quality standards.
• Install rack power distribution units (PDUs) and connect equipment to power sources.
• Perform equipment provisioning, hardware component installation, and OOB management connections.
• Execute basic testing and validation activities including continuity testing and fiber verification.
• Perform moves, adds, changes, disconnects (MACD) activities and standard FRU replacements following approved procedures.
• Maintain installation records, test results, inventory updates, and as-built documentation.
• Identify and escalate design concerns, operational issues, and safety risks to senior technicians or site leadership.

Skills

Data center operations

Structured cabling

Rack and stack

Copper/fiber cabling

Education

High school diploma

Technical certification

Job description

About This Opportunity

Our Telecom client is seeking a Data Center Technician II to support the installation,operation, and maintenance of equipment within hyperscale and enterprise data centerenvironments.

What you will do

• Independently install and deploy servers, network devices, storage equipment, and related infrastructure according to engineering designs and installation documentation.


• Install, route, terminate, and dress copper and fiber cabling while ensuring proper labeling, cable management, and adherence to quality standards.


• Install rack power distribution units (PDUs), connect equipment to assigned power sources, and verify proper power and management connectivity.


• Perform equipment provisioning, hardware component installation, and out-of-band (OOB) management connections.


• Execute basic testing and validation activities, including continuity testing, fiber verification, and standard equipment turn-up procedures.


• Perform moves, adds, changes, disconnects (MACD activities), and standard field-replaceable unit (FRU) replacements following approved procedures.


• Maintain accurate installation records, test results, inventory updates, and as-built documentation.


• Identify and escalation design concerns, operational issues, and safety risks to senior technicians or site leadership.

The skills you bring

• High school diploma, technical certification, vocational training, or equivalent experience required.


• 1+ years of experience in data center operations, structured cabling, telecommunications, field services, or IT infrastructure support.


• Working knowledge of data center hardware, racks, servers, networking equipment, power distribution systems, and structured cabling.


• Understanding of copper and fiber cabling practices, basic optical networking concepts, and installation standards.


• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, installation documentation, and methods of procedure (MOPs).


• Experience performing rack-and-stack, cabling, testing, and equipment installation activities with minimal supervision.


• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to quality and safety.


• Ability to collaborate effectively with technicians, project teams, vendors, and customers while managing assigned work independently.

Physical requirements

• Comfortable working in a physically active environment where lifting, standing, working at heights, and moving equipment may be required.


• Ability to work on ladders or elevated work platforms and comply with all applicable safety requirements and certifications.


• Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs.

Please note: The client does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for these positions. This role is ONLY for Green Card Holders and US Citizens.