Data Center Technician Lead - Travel

Apex Systems; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

ESPP

401K

HSA

EAP counseling

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Data Center Technician Lead to travel to multiple sites across the U.S. The role focuses on installing, cabling, and documenting data center network infrastructure in a mission-critical environment.

Candidates should have 2-3 years of hands-on experience with hardware installation, rack-and-stack, cabling, and field support. The position requires willingness to travel and work in PPE across varied data center sites.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of hands-on technical experience with hardware installation, rack-and-stack, cabling, or field support.
• Experience with network hardware and structured cabling in data center environments.
• Ability to follow documented procedures with minimal supervision.
• Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, rack, cable, label, and document network equipment and infrastructure.
• Perform hardware replacement and maintenance on switches, optics, and power supplies.
• Read rack elevations, port maps, and cabling diagrams and ensure accurate asset records.
• Support field deployments, inventory movement, and change activity.
• Update tickets and work orders in the ticketing system.

Skills

Networking hardware

Structured cabling

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Tools

Cisco gear

Fiber test equipment

Job description

# Data Center Technician Lead - TravelApply**Job#: 3055482****Job Description:**Data Center Technician Lead**Location:** Travel to Multiple sites across the U.S.Role OverviewA position is available for a Data Center Technician II to support network infrastructure operations within a large-scale data center environment in New Albany, Ohio. This role is focused on installing, cabling, replacing, documenting, and supporting data center network infrastructure within a mission-critical environment. This opportunity is suitable for candidates with experience in data centers, structured cabling, telecommunications, network installations, hardware deployment, or technical field support. Candidates based near New Albany, willing to relocate, or willing to travel for site-based work are encouraged to apply.Key Responsibilities* Install, rack, stack, cable, label, and document network equipment including switches, routers, patch panels, optics, and related infrastructure.* Perform hardware replacement and break/fix activities on switches, transceivers, optics, power supplies, fans, line cards, cables, and other field-replaceable network components.* Install, route, dress, label, validate, test, and troubleshoot fiber optic and copper cabling supporting network infrastructure.* Read and validate rack elevations, port maps, cabling diagrams, installation instructions, asset records, and work orders.* Perform visual inspections, hardware audits, serial number validation, asset tagging, inventory updates, and port validation.* Execute network device installs, swaps, decommissions, upgrades, and Moves, Adds, and Changes according to approved procedures.* Support network engineering teams through Smart Hands activities and remote troubleshooting assistance.* Update ticketing systems, asset records, inventory records, work orders, and completion documentation accurately.* Support inventory management, parts handling, receiving, staging, secure equipment movement, and chain-of-custody processes.* Work from established operational procedures during deployments, maintenance windows, and change activity.Required Qualifications* 2-3 years of hands-on technical experience with hardware installation, rack-and-stack, component replacement, cabling, asset handling, break/fix, or technical field support.* Experience working with network hardware, telecommunications equipment, structured cabling, low-voltage systems, or related technologies.* Basic understanding of switches, routers, optics, copper cabling, fiber optic infrastructure, and network connectivity concepts.* Ability to follow documented procedures and perform work with limited supervision.* Ability to accurately maintain asset records, tickets, inventory records, and work documentation.* Possesses troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork skills, with attention to detail.* Ability to pass background screening and customer-required site access checks.* Must be willing to work in full PPE, including safety boots, long pants, hard hat, high-visibility vest or clothing, and safety glasses.Preferred Qualifications* Experience supporting network infrastructure in a data center, colocation, telecommunications, enterprise, or critical environment.* Experience replacing optics, transceivers, power supplies, fans, cabling, and other network hardware components.* Experience with fiber cleaning, inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and cable certification.* Experience with switch installation, patching, port validation, labeling standards, cable dressing, and asset management.* Exposure to Cisco, Arista, Juniper, Mellanox/NVIDIA, or similar networking platforms.* Willingness to relocate to New Albany, OH or travel for site-based work.* Willingness to support other data center sites as needed is a plus.* CompTIA A+, Network+, BICSI, FOA, OSHA 10, or equivalent technical certifications.Physical Requirements* Must be willing to wear full PPE while on site, including safety boots, long pants, hard hat, high-visibility vest or clothing, and safety glasses.* Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and move equipment up to 75 pounds with assistance.* Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb ladders, work in confined spaces, distinguish cable and fiber colors, and work in varied data center environments.* Ability to support scheduled maintenance windows, rotating shifts, nights, weekends, or emergency response when required.Why JoinThis role offers exposure to leading large-scale and enterprise data center programs, technical training and certification opportunities, a clear technical and leadership career path, and the opportunity to support large-scale cloud and AI network infrastructure deployments. *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:** New Albany, OH, US**Job Type:** Engineering and Technicians**Date Posted:** October 19, 2026**Pay Range:** $35 - $40 per hour