Entry-Level Data Center Technician: Hands-On Installations

Aerotek; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking mechanically inclined entry-level Data Center Technicians to support build-out and installation of data center infrastructure in Altoona, Iowa. You will work from construction blueprints, use hand and power tools, and assemble server racks, cabling, and components.

This role includes traveling within the region as needed, comprehensive training, and a strong path into the data center industry.

Qualifications

• Experience working on construction sites or in general construction environments.
• Ability to follow and work from blueprints and construction prints to assemble trays, racks, and lay out cabling.
• Mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience in assembling components or equipment.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with team members on site.
• Proven problem-solving skills for installation and assembly challenges.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and mount trays and server racks following blueprints and layout drawings.
• Pull and route fiber optic cables and other structured cabling per project specs.
• Install servers, switches, and related hardware into racks with proper cable management.
• Scan inventory, unpack materials, and verify equipment against project documentation.

Skills

Construction site experience

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Team communication

Problem solving

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Aerotek is seeking mechanically inclined entry-level Data Center Technicians to support build-out and installation of data center infrastructure in Altoona, Iowa. You will work from construction blueprints, use hand and power tools, and assemble server racks, cabling, and components.

This role includes traveling within the region as needed, comprehensive training, and a strong path into the data center industry.