Level 1 Data Center Cabling & Rack-Stack Technician

Kelly Services; Berwick (Columbia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Level 1 Data Center Installation Technician for a 6+ month on-site contract in Berwick, PA. You will perform copper/fiber cabling, rack-and-stack, and Layer 1 connectivity work in a fast-paced data center setting.

Candidates should have 1+ year of installation experience, a High School diploma or equivalent, and be legally able to work in the US on a W2 basis. Local Berwick availability is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree in IT or electronics is a plus.
• 1+ years data center installation, structured cabling, or related technical fields.
• Proven ability to pull, terminate, and test copper and fiber cabling media.
• Strong experience with rack component installation, server mounting, and rack-and-stack workflows.
• Comfortable working in active construction, equipment staging, and data center environments.
• Basic understanding of the OSI model, focusing on Layer 1.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts and commit to a 6+ month contract.
• W2 work authorization to work for any US employer; local Berwick, PA availability.

Responsibilities

• Pull, terminate, splice, and test copper and fiber cables.
• Install rack components, hardware mounting, and rack-and-stack procedures.
• Work safely within active data center construction and equipment staging environments.
• Apply OSI Layer 1 principles to ensure physical connectivity.
• Adapt to flexible shift assignments and project milestones.
• Support a 6+ month contract engagement for enterprise clients.
• Coordinate with senior engineers and project managers to verify link integrity.
• Maintain safety, ESD, and data center security protocols.

Skills

Data Center Install

Structured Cabling

Rack & Stack

Fiber Cabling

Copper Cabling

OSI Layer 1

Education

High School Diploma

Electronics Certification

Tools

ServiceNow

Jira

Fluke Certifiers

OTDRs

Job description

Kelly Services is seeking a Level 1 Data Center Installation Technician for a 6+ month on-site contract in Berwick, PA. You will perform copper/fiber cabling, rack-and-stack, and Layer 1 connectivity work in a fast-paced data center setting.

Candidates should have 1+ year of installation experience, a High School diploma or equivalent, and be legally able to work in the US on a W2 basis. Local Berwick availability is required.