Datacenter Technician

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company is seeking a Data Center Technician to support rack-and-stack activities, structured cabling, equipment installation, testing, provisioning, and operational support. This hands-on role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and quality in a fast-paced environment.

The position involves up to 100% travel and requires 1+ year of related experience, with a strong focus on reliability and teamwork in data center operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, technical certification, vocational training, or equivalent experience.
• 1+ year of experience in data center operations, structured cabling, telecommunications, field services, or IT infrastructure support.
• Working knowledge of data center hardware, racks, servers, networking equipment, power distribution systems, and structured cabling.
• Understanding of copper and fiber cabling practices, basic optical networking concepts, and installation standards.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, installation documentation, and MOPs.
• Experience with rack-and-stack, cabling, testing, and equipment installation with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to quality and safety.
• Ability to work effectively with technicians, project teams, vendors, and customers while independently managing assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Install and deploy servers, network devices, storage equipment, and related infrastructure based on engineering designs and installation documentation.
• Install, route, terminate, and dress copper and fiber cabling, ensuring proper labeling and cable management.
• Install rack Power Distribution Units (PDUs), connect equipment to power sources, and verify power and management connectivity.
• Perform equipment provisioning, hardware component installation, and OOB management connections.
• Perform basic testing and validation, including continuity testing, fiber verification, and standard equipment turn-up procedures.
• Perform MACD and standard FRU replacements following approved procedures.
• Maintain accurate installation records, test results, inventory updates, and as-built documentation.
• Identify and escalated design concerns, operational issues, and safety risks to senior technicians or site leadership.

Skills

Data center operations

Structured cabling

Rack-and-stack

Testing

Equipment installation

OOB management

MACD processes

FRU replacements

Safety focus

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MOPs reading

Engineering drawings

Job description

We are looking for a Data Center Technician to support rack-and-stack activities, structured cabling, equipment installation, testing, provisioning, and operational support. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working in a hands-on, physically active environment while maintaining a strong focus on safety, accuracy, and quality.

Travel: Up to 100% may be required.

What You’ll Do

• Install and deploy servers, network devices, storage equipment, and related infrastructure based on engineering designs and installation documentation.
• Install, route, terminate, and dress copper and fiber cabling, ensuring proper labeling and cable management.
• Install rack Power Distribution Units (PDUs), connect equipment to assigned power sources, and verify power and management connectivity.
• Perform equipment provisioning, hardware component installation, and out-of-band (OOB) management connections.
• Perform basic testing and validation, including continuity testing, fiber verification, and standard equipment turn-up procedures.
• Perform Moves, Adds, Changes, and Disconnects (MACD) and standard Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) replacements following approved procedures.
• Maintain accurate installation records, test results, inventory updates, and as-built documentation.
• Identify and escalated design concerns, operational issues, and safety risks to senior technicians or site leadership.

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma, technical certification, vocational training, or equivalent experience.
• 1+ year of experience in data center operations, structured cabling, telecommunications, field services, or IT infrastructure support.
• Working knowledge of data center hardware, racks, servers, networking equipment, power distribution systems, and structured cabling.
• Understanding of copper and fiber cabling practices, basic optical networking concepts, and installation standards.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, installation documentation, and Methods of Procedure (MOPs).
• Experience with rack-and-stack, cabling, testing, and equipment installation with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to quality and safety.
• Ability to work effectively with technicians, project teams, vendors, and customers while independently managing assigned tasks.

Requirements

• Comfortable working in a physically active environment, including lifting, standing, working at heights, and moving equipment.
• Ability to work on ladders or elevated work platforms and comply with applicable safety requirements and certifications.
• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Valid state ID or driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel up to 100%, as required.