Datacenter Lead Technician

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company is seeking a Data Center Lead Technician to spearhead installation projects and guide teams of 3–5 technicians. This role acts as a technical SME while supporting project planning, execution, troubleshooting, documentation, and quality assurance.

The ideal candidate will lead teams, interpret drawings, manage material on-site, and ensure OSHA and site-specific safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• Lead small teams (3–5 technicians) on data center installation projects.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, and documentation.
• Interpret drawings, blueprints, and project scopes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate teams of 3–5 technicians on data center installation projects.
• Support project planning, task execution, scheduling, and required documentation.
• Interpret drawings, blueprints, and project scopes to ensure successful execution.
• Manage on-site material and tool inventory.
• Ensure compliance with company, OSHA, and site-specific safety requirements.
• Perform high-quality installations while following industry and manufacturer standards.
• Train and mentor technicians on installation, termination, testing, and telecom room (TR) build-outs.
• Develop and teach LOE practices.
• Troubleshoot cable systems and accurately interpret test results.
• Stay current with industry standards, technologies, and best practices.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned technologies when needed.
• Demonstrate strong customer service, teamwork, communication, leadership, and work ethic.

Skills

Team leadership

Project planning

Reading drawings

Troubleshooting

Quality & safety

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

BICSI certification

Job description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Data Center Lead Technician to lead small installation projects and teams of 3–5 technicians. This role will serve as a technical SME while supporting project planning, execution, troubleshooting, documentation, and quality assurance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate teams of 3–5 technicians on data center installation projects.
• Support project planning, task execution, scheduling, and required documentation.
• Interpret drawings, blueprints, and project scopes to ensure successful execution.
• Manage on-site material and tool inventory.
• Ensure compliance with company, OSHA, and site-specific safety requirements.
• Perform high-quality installations while following industry and manufacturer standards.
• Train and mentor technicians on installation, termination, testing, and telecom room (TR) build-outs.
• Develop and teach Level of Effort (LOE) practices.
• Troubleshoot cable systems and accurately interpret test results.
• Stay current with industry standards, technologies, and best practices.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned technologies when needed.
• Demonstrate strong customer service, teamwork, communication, leadership, and work ethic.

Qualifications

• 3 -4 years of experience in data center, telecommunications, structured cabling, or low-voltage installation.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong knowledge of fiber terminology, cable testing, and troubleshooting.
• Experience leading small teams or projects is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and project documentation.
• BICSI or other industry certifications preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.