Entry-Level Data Center Technician: Cabling & Fiber

Equiliem; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts & Rewards

Payroll Payment Options

Job summary

Equiliem is hiring an Entry-Level Data Center Technician to support installation and maintenance of structured cabling, fiber infrastructure, and equipment within data center environments. This contract-to-hire role offers hands-on training and opportunities for long-term career development in telecom and low voltage fields.

You will assist with fiber/copper cabling, rack builds, material handling, and OSP installs while prioritizing safety, quality, and professional communication.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years in data center technician, structured cabling, telecom, low voltage or related.
• Cabling or conveyance experience, including pathway buildout or installation, preferred.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• OSHA 10 certification preferred.
• Ability to read and follow blueprints, drawings, and installation instructions.
• Strong work ethic with reliability, punctuality, and long-term career development.
• Ability to work in a team environment and communicate professionally.
• Ability to work on ladders/scissor lifts and in confined spaces.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds.
• Stand and work on feet for the shift.
• Safe use of basic hand tools and PPE.

Responsibilities

• Perform cable infrastructure and fiber rough-in installations.
• Dress, route, organize, and label cabling per project requirements.
• Perform cable and fiber termination.
• Rack and stack customer equipment.
• Build server racks and complete rack elevations.
• Install fiber trays, ladder racks, power trays, cabinets, and related infrastructure.
• Perform pathway and conveyance system installations.
• Receive materials and assemble required hardware.
• Perform outside plant (OSP) installations, routing fiber into data center facilities.
• Read and follow blueprints, drawings, and installation specifications.
• Follow written and verbal instructions and communicate professionally.

Skills

Structured cabling

Low voltage

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Equiliem is hiring an Entry-Level Data Center Technician to support installation and maintenance of structured cabling, fiber infrastructure, and equipment within data center environments. This contract-to-hire role offers hands-on training and opportunities for long-term career development in telecom and low voltage fields.

You will assist with fiber/copper cabling, rack builds, material handling, and OSP installs while prioritizing safety, quality, and professional communication.