Datacenter Technician

tsu.edu; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

tsu.edu is seeking an entry-level Datacenter Technician for an onsite role in Columbus, OH. You will receive initial training and work with a crew to perform structured cabling, patching, and test-related tasks.

The role involves documentation, safety compliance, and progressing to independent work packages as you gain experience. The position offers an hourly rate of $23–$25 with a performance-based increase after the initial 3 months.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree or technical/trade certificate completed within the last 24 months or graduating this academic year.

Responsibilities

• Assist with fiber and copper cable pulls and setup to customer specifications.
• Patch, label, and dress cable; inspect with scopes and cleaning tools.
• Support rack/stack activities; install PDU, bonding, and in-rack cable management.
• Perform structured cabling for Cat6/Cat6A and MPO/LC fiber under supervision.
• Complete daily documentation including port/label records and photos.
• Follow site safety requirements and customer rules; wear PPE and adhere to protocols.
• Attend weekly safety and technical sessions; complete certifications.

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree, or a technical/trade school certificate

Job description

Job description

Datacenter Technician (Entry Level Position)

Onsite at Columbus, OH

US Citizens Preference

Rate - $ 23 - $ 25 per hour ( Will increase after initial 3 months based on performance )

80 hours mandate training

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities grow with training. In the first months you will assist and observe; within the first year you will execute the work with your crew.

• Assist with fiber and copper cable pulls - reel and jack setup, routing through ladder rack and cable tray, bend radius and slack management to customer specification.
• Patch, label, and dress cable to project standard, including connector cleaning and inspection with scopes and cleaning tools.
• Support rack and stack activities - cabinet roll-in, leveling, rack-level power distribution unit installation, ground bonding, and in-rack cable management.
• Perform structured cabling installation for Cat6 / Cat6A copper and MPO / LC fiber under supervision, progressing to independent work packages.
• Complete accurate daily documentation: work completed, port and label records, photos, and as-built markups.
• Follow every site safety requirement - daily job hazard analysis, toolbox talks, personal protective equipment, lift and ladder discipline, and customer red-zone protocols.
• Observe customer site rules at all times: badging and escort procedures, sub-location confirmation, equipment handling, and clean-work-zone standards.
• Hand off completed cable segments to test technicians and support troubleshooting of failed connectors or links.
• Care for issued tools, test equipment, and consumables; report shortages to your Field Tech Lead.
• Attend the weekly technical and safety sessions and complete assigned certification coursework.

Required Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree, or a technical/trade school certificate, completed within the last 24 months, or graduating this academic year. Any discipline is considered.
• Currently resides within reasonable daily commuting distance of the market applied for. This is a local-hire program; relocation is not provided.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without current or future visa sponsorship.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to site.
• Able to pass a customer-required background check and drug screen, and to be badged for access at hyperscale data center sites.
• Comfortable working at heights from ladders, scissor lifts, and mobile elevating work platforms after certification.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly and work on your feet for a full shift.
• Willing to work shift schedules, including occasional nights and weekends during migration and cutover windows.
• Clear written and verbal communication in English; able to complete accurate daily reports.
• Dependable attendance and a demonstrated safety-first attitude.

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Extended standing, walking, kneeling, climbing ladders and lifts, and overhead work at heights of approximately 12-15 ft.
• Manual dexterity for connector work in confined spaces behind racks and in overhead trays.
• Ability to work shifts of up to 10 hours in an active, temperature-controlled data center environment.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including hard hat, safety glasses, high-visibility vest, and fall protection harness.

Work Environment and Schedule

Active hyperscale data center construction and operational environments - campus, colocation, and greenfield sites. Work is performed on site in the market you are hired for. Standard shifts with extended hours during critical project phases; some programs run multiple shifts, and migration and cutover work occasionally falls outside normal business hours.

Career Path

Entry-Level Data Center Technician → Data Center Technician → Senior Technician → Field Tech Lead → Working Foreman → Project Coordinator. Progression is based on demonstrated quality of work, safety record, reliability, teamwork, and certification milestones. Many of our current site leads started with no data center experience.