Entry Data Center Technician — Remote in TX

Ericsson; Lufkin (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Ericsson is seeking an Associate Data Center Technician to support installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment in hyperscale and enterprise data center environments. This entry-level role offers hands-on tasks with staging, rack preparation, cabling, labeling, inventory tracking, and documentation while building knowledge with experienced colleagues.

You will work primarily in Dallas, TX, with a remote option within Texas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, technical certification, vocational training, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Prior exposure to data centers, telecommunications, field services, or technical training programs is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unpack, and stage equipment, consumables, and cabling in designated areas.
• Perform basic inventory checks against packing lists and update inventory tracking systems.
• Assist with rack positioning, leveling, and physical preparation under the guidance of senior team members.
• Install rack accessories such as cable managers, blanking panels, and pre-configured power distribution units (PDUs).
• Support rack-and-stack activities by lifting, aligning, and securing equipment per documented procedures.
• Perform basic copper and fiber patching using predefined port maps and installation instructions.
• Route and dress cabling in accordance with quality and data center standards.
• Apply labels to racks, ports, and cabling according to established naming conventions and color-coding standards.
• Capture equipment serial numbers, rack locations, photographs, and installation records using standard templates.
• Execute low-risk moves, adds, changes, and disconnects (MACD activities) under the direction of senior team members.
• Perform routine visual inspections of equipment, cabling, alarms, and work areas, escalating issues as needed.
• Follow established methods of procedure (MOPs), safety requirements, and quality standards at all times.

Skills

Computer hardware

Networking

Telecommunications equipment

Data center infrastructure

Documentation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Technical certification

Vocational training

Job description

Ericsson is seeking an Associate Data Center Technician to support installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment in hyperscale and enterprise data center environments. This entry-level role offers hands-on tasks with staging, rack preparation, cabling, labeling, inventory tracking, and documentation while building knowledge with experienced colleagues.

You will work primarily in Dallas, TX, with a remote option within Texas.