Data Center Technician: Rack & Cabling Pro Turn-Up

Gtatelecom; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Gtatelecom is seeking a hands-on Data Center Services Technician to support hyperscale and enterprise data center environments. You will install and deploy servers, network devices, storage equipment, and related infrastructure, performing rack-and-stack and cabling tasks per engineering designs.

You will handle copper and fiber cabling, install PDUs, and verify OOB connections, with MACD and FRU activities, while maintaining records and ensuring safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in data center operations, structured cabling, telecommunications, field services, or IT infrastructure support.
• Hands-on experience with rack-and-stack activities, equipment installation, and data center infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of servers, networking equipment, racks, power distribution systems, and structured cabling.
• Experience working with both copper and fiber cabling.
• Basic understanding of optical networking and fiber testing/verification.
• Ability to read and follow engineering drawings, installation documentation, and Methods of Procedure (MOPs).
• Experience performing equipment installation, cabling, testing, and provisioning with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.
• Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a physically active data center environment.

Responsibilities

• Install and deploy servers, network devices, storage equipment, and related data center infrastructure.
• Perform rack-and-stack activities according to engineering designs and installation documentation.
• Install, route, terminate, label, and dress copper and fiber cabling.
• Install rack PDUs and connect equipment to designated power sources.
• Perform equipment provisioning and hardware component installation.
• Establish and verify OOB management connections.
• Perform basic continuity testing, fiber verification, and equipment turn-up procedures.
• Execute MACD activities and standard FRU replacements.
• Maintain accurate installation records, test results, inventory information, and as-built documentation.
• Identify and escalation design concerns, operational issues, and safety risks.
• Collaborate with technicians, project teams, vendors, and customers while independently managing assigned tasks.
• Follow all applicable data center safety, installation, and quality standards.

Skills

Data center operations

Structured cabling

Rack-and-stack

Copper & fiber cabling

Servers & networking equipment

Power distribution systems

OOB management

Read engineering drawings

Safety & quality focus

Tools

PDU installation

Fiber testing equipment

Cable testing tools

Job description

Gtatelecom is seeking a hands-on Data Center Services Technician to support hyperscale and enterprise data center environments. You will install and deploy servers, network devices, storage equipment, and related infrastructure, performing rack-and-stack and cabling tasks per engineering designs.

You will handle copper and fiber cabling, install PDUs, and verify OOB connections, with MACD and FRU activities, while maintaining records and ensuring safety and quality standards.