Junior Data Center Technician: Cabling & Rack Installations

Equiliem; Umatilla (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Equiliem is seeking an Entry-Level Data Center Technician for on-site work in Oregon. The role focuses on installing, maintaining, and organizing structured cabling and equipment within data center environments.

This contract-to-hire position offers hands-on experience with fiber and copper cabling, cable management, and safety procedures. The technician will install and terminate cabling, rack and stack equipment, build server racks, and support infrastructure projects in new construction and

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of Data Center Technician, structured cabling, telecommunications, low voltage, or related experience.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• OSHA 10 certification preferred.
• Ability to read and follow blueprints and installation documentation.
• Ability to use basic hand tools including listed items.
• Ability to work safely on ladders and scissor lifts and in confined spaces.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move materials weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to stand and remain physically active for the duration of the shift.
• Must be available to work overtime and weekends as required.
• Must be willing to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform cable infrastructure and fiber rough‑in installations.
• Pull, dress, label, patch, test, and organize structured cabling.
• Perform cable and fiber termination.
• Rack and stack customer equipment.
• Build out server racks and complete rack elevations.
• Install fiber trays, ladder racks, power trays, cabinets, and related infrastructure.
• Support structured cabling and telecommunications infrastructure installations.
• Receive materials and assemble required hardware.
• Perform Outside Plant (OSP) installations, including routing fiber into data center facilities.
• Read and follow blueprints and installation plans.
• Maintain professional written and verbal communication with colleagues and management.
• Follow established safety guidelines and procedures, including proper PPE use, jobsite cleanup, and OSHA requirements.

Skills

Blueprints reading

Safety awareness

Basic hand tools usage

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic hand tools (screwdriver, tape measure, snips, needle-nose pliers, channel-lock pliers, punch-down tool, flashlight)

Job description

Equiliem is seeking an Entry-Level Data Center Technician for on-site work in Oregon. The role focuses on installing, maintaining, and organizing structured cabling and equipment within data center environments.

This contract-to-hire position offers hands-on experience with fiber and copper cabling, cable management, and safety procedures. The technician will install and terminate cabling, rack and stack equipment, build server racks, and support infrastructure projects in new construction and