Datacenter Technician

Kelly Digital Infrastructure; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Digital Infrastructure in Kansas City is seeking experienced Data Center Technicians (L2) to support hands-on infrastructure installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting within data center environments onsite in Kansas City, MO. The role emphasizes rack-and-stack, fiber cabling, and the ability to independently resolve server and equipment break/fix tickets.

The ideal candidate has hands-on data center experience, strong cabling skills, and the ability to troubleshoot complex hardware

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a data center or similar technical infrastructure environment.
• Strong rack-and-stack experience with servers and network equipment.
• Hands-on fiber cabling, testing, and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience resolving server hardware and data center equipment break/fix tickets.
• Familiarity with structured cabling, rack power distribution (PDUs), and cable management.
• Ability to work independently, troubleshoot technical issues, and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform rack-and-stack installations of servers, storage, and network equipment.
• Install, route, label, test, and troubleshoot fiber optic and copper cabling.
• Respond to break/fix tickets, diagnose hardware issues, and perform repairs or replacements.
• Support rack builds, equipment migrations, power connections, and system bring-up.
• Perform basic hardware validation, connectivity checks, and post-installation quality inspections.
• Read and interpret rack elevations, installation diagrams, and MOPs.
• Document completed work and coordinate with technical teams.

Skills

Data center experience

Rack-and-stack

Fiber cabling

Hardware break/fix

Tools

Cable testers

Structured cabling tools

Job description

This is an L2 that will need to be able to respond to tickets and have hands on fiber and cabling experience. Must have strong fiber troubleshooting knowledge, strong rack and stack experience, and experience responding to break/fix tickets on servers and DC equipment.

Location

Kansas City, MO | Onsite (multiple locations throughout the country so please apply!)

Schedule

Standard Day Shift

We're hiring experienced Data Center Technicians (L2) to support hands-on infrastructure installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting within data center environments.

This role is ideal for technicians with strong rack-and-stack experience, fiber cabling and troubleshooting skills, and the ability to independently resolve server and equipment break/fix tickets.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform rack-and-stack installations of servers, storage, and network equipment.
• Install, route, label, test, and troubleshoot fiber optic and copper cabling.
• Respond to break/fix tickets, diagnose hardware issues, and perform necessary repairs or replacements.
• Support rack builds, equipment migrations, power connections, and system bring-up.
• Perform basic hardware validation, connectivity checks, and post-installation quality inspections.
• Read and interpret rack elevations, installation diagrams, and technical procedures (MOPs).
• Document completed work, troubleshoot installation issues, and coordinate with technical teams.

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on experience working in a data center or similar technical infrastructure environment.
• Strong rack-and-stack experience with servers and network equipment.
• Hands-on fiber cabling, testing, and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience resolving server hardware and data center equipment break/fix tickets.
• Familiarity with structured cabling, rack power distribution (PDUs), and cable management.
• Ability to work independently, troubleshoot technical issues, and follow established safety procedures.

Additional experience with server imaging, BIOS/firmware, cooling systems, or mentoring junior technicians is a plus.