Datacenter Technician

First Point Group; Texas; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

First Point Group is seeking Data Center Services Technicians to support deployment, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of critical infrastructure within hyperscale and enterprise data centers.

Ideal candidates have hands-on data center operations experience, knowledge of copper/fiber cabling, rack-and-stack, equipment provisioning, and the ability to work independently on fast-paced projects. Some travel to project sites may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, technical certification, vocational training, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 2+ years of relevant experience in data center operations, telecommunications, structured cabling, IT infrastructure, or technical field services.
• Hands-on experience with rack-and-stack deployments, server installations, network equipment, and data center infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of copper and fiber-optic cabling, including installation, termination, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with rack layouts, cable management, power distribution, equipment mounting, and data center installation practices.
• Experience installing or supporting servers, switches, routers, storage equipment, and associated hardware components.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, rack elevations, cable schedules, and installation procedures.
• Understanding of basic network connectivity, Ethernet infrastructure, and out-of-band management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to execute technical assignments independently while maintaining quality, productivity, and safety standards.
• Strong communication, documentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute rack-and-stack installations of servers, network switches, routers, storage systems, and other mission-critical data center equipment.
• Install, route, terminate, test, and troubleshoot structured copper and fiber-optic cabling infrastructure.
• Perform cable dressing, labeling, patching, and connectivity verification in accordance with engineering specifications and customer standards.
• Fiber connections and troubleshooting / OTDR knowledge is a bonus
• Install and connect rack-mounted Power Distribution Units (PDUs), verify power connectivity, and ensure proper equipment integration.
• Perform hardware provisioning, component installation, equipment configuration, and out-of-band (OOB) management connectivity.
• Execute equipment turn-up, continuity testing, fiber verification, and connectivity validation to ensure systems are ready for operational deployment.
• Perform Moves, Adds, Changes, and Disconnects (MACD), as well as Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) replacements and hardware upgrades.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of hardware, cabling, connectivity, and infrastructure-related issues.
• Interpret engineering drawings, rack elevations, cable schedules, installation documentation, and Methods of Procedure (MOPs).
• Maintain accurate installation records, test results, equipment inventories, labeling records, and as-built documentation.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, network engineers, site operations, vendors, and customer representatives to support successful project execution.
• Maintain strict adherence to site safety requirements, installation procedures, quality standards, and customer-specific protocols.
• Identify installation discrepancies, technical issues, and potential operational risks, escalating issues to senior technical personnel when required.

Skills

Rack-and-stack deployments

Server installations

Network equipment

Copper & fiber cabling

Documentation & records

Engineering drawings

Problem solving

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Technical certification

Tools

OTDR knowledge

Job description

Location: North Texas (Approximately 90 Minutes from Dallas-Fort Worth)

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a number of skilled Data Center Services Technicians to support the deployment, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of critical infrastructure within hyperscale and enterprise data center environments.

This position is ideal for a technically hands-on professional with experience in data center operations, telecommunications, structured cabling, network infrastructure, or IT field services.

The successful candidate will play an integral role in deploying and maintaining mission-critical infrastructure, including servers, network equipment, storage systems, power distribution components, and structured cabling infrastructure.

You will be responsible for executing rack-and-stack deployments, copper and fiber installations, equipment provisioning, connectivity testing, troubleshooting, and ongoing operational support.

We are looking for someone who takes ownership of assigned tasks, understands data center installation standards, can interpret technical documentation, and is comfortable working independently in fast-paced, mission-critical environments.

Important: The primary worksite is approximately 90 minutes from the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Candidates must be comfortable commuting to the project sites and out of state travels as required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute rack-and-stack installations of servers, network switches, routers, storage systems, and other mission-critical data center equipment.
• Install, route, terminate, test, and troubleshoot structured copper and fiber-optic cabling infrastructure.
• Perform cable dressing, labeling, patching, and connectivity verification in accordance with engineering specifications and customer standards.
• Fiber connections and troubleshooting / OTDR knowledge is a bonus
• Install and connect rack-mounted Power Distribution Units (PDUs), verify power connectivity, and ensure proper equipment integration.
• Perform hardware provisioning, component installation, equipment configuration, and out-of-band (OOB) management connectivity.
• Execute equipment turn-up, continuity testing, fiber verification, and connectivity validation to ensure systems are ready for operational deployment.
• Perform Moves, Adds, Changes, and Disconnects (MACD), as well as Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) replacements and hardware upgrades.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of hardware, cabling, connectivity, and infrastructure-related issues.
• Interpret engineering drawings, rack elevations, cable schedules, installation documentation, and Methods of Procedure (MOPs).
• Maintain accurate installation records, test results, equipment inventories, labeling records, and as-built documentation.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, network engineers, site operations, vendors, and customer representatives to support successful project execution.
• Maintain strict adherence to site safety requirements, installation procedures, quality standards, and customer-specific protocols.
• Identify installation discrepancies, technical issues, and potential operational risks, escalating issues to senior technical personnel when required.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma, technical certification, vocational training, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 2+ years of relevant experience in data center operations, telecommunications, structured cabling, IT infrastructure, or technical field services.
• Hands-on experience with rack-and-stack deployments, server installations, network equipment, and data center infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of copper and fiber-optic cabling, including installation, termination, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with rack layouts, cable management, power distribution, equipment mounting, and data center installation practices.
• Experience installing or supporting servers, switches, routers, storage equipment, and associated hardware components.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, rack elevations, cable schedules, and installation procedures.
• Understanding of basic network connectivity, Ethernet infrastructure, and out-of-band management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to execute technical assignments independently while maintaining quality, productivity, and safety standards.
• Strong communication, documentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.