Level 1 Data Center Installation Technician | Kelly Services | Berwick, PA

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

Position Summary

Powering high-performance physical infrastructure and mission-critical data center environments, Kelly Services is currently seeking a dedicated Level 1 Data Center Installation Technician for a 6+ month contract engagement in Berwick, PA. In this vital on-site infrastructure role, you will be responsible for structured cabling, rack and stack deployments, and Layer 1 hardware connectivity. Bringing hands-on technical experience in data center build-outs and rigorous cable testing, you will ensure immaculate physical layer reliability for enterprise servers and networking gear. This exciting career opportunity offers competitive contract compensation, valuable industry exposure, and strong professional growth within a premier global staffing and workforce solutions enterprise.

Detailed Job Description

As a Level 1 Data Center Installation Technician supporting Kelly Services in Berwick, PA, you will take full operational ownership of physical hardware installations, copper and fiber cabling lifecycles, and rack-level deployments. Your day-to-day responsibilities include pulling, terminating, and testing copper and fiber cables, installing rack components, executing rack and stack procedures, and operating safely within an active data center construction environment. You will apply a foundational understanding of the OSI model, focusing specifically on Layer 1 connectivity, while maintaining flexible shift schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Pull, terminate, splice, and test copper and fiber optic cables across data center white space and server rooms.
• Execute rack component installation, hardware mounting, rack and stack procedures, and cable management.
• Work safely and efficiently within active data center construction and equipment staging environments.
• Apply foundational understanding of the OSI networking model, emphasizing Layer 1 physical infrastructure.
• Adapt to flexible shift assignments and rotational scheduling to support project milestones and maintenance windows.
• Commit to and fulfill the requirements of a 6+ month contract engagement for enterprise clients.
• Partner with senior systems engineers and project managers to verify physical link integrity and documentation.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety standards, ESD precautions, and data center security protocols.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent technical certification; associate degree in IT or electronics is a plus.
• Minimum of 1+ years of hands‑on professional experience in data center installation, structured cabling, or related technical fields.
• Proven ability to pull, terminate, and test both copper and fiber optic cabling media.
• Strong practical experience with rack component installation, server mounting, and rack-and-stack workflows.
• Comfortable working in active construction, equipment staging, and data center white space environments.
• Basic understanding of the OSI model, with a core focus on Layer 1 physical networking principles.
• Flexibility to work in various shift assignments and commit to a 6+ month contract duration.
• Mandatory legal work authorization to work for any US employer on W2 without sponsorship now or in the future, plus local availability in Berwick, PA.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Industry certifications such as BICSI Installer (RCDD/INST), CompTIA A+, or Network+.
• Prior professional working experience in top‑tier colocation data centers, enterprise server rooms, or telecommunications installation firms.
• Hands‑on familiarity with advanced cable testing equipment (fluke certifiers, optical time‑domain reflectometers).
• Experience utilizing enterprise IT service management ticketing platforms (ServiceNow, Jira) for incident tracking.
• Exposure to basic electrical safety standards and server hardware diagnostics.

Application Information

• Recruiter: Kelly Services Workforce Solutions Division
• Contact Name: Tim Dennis
• Email: [e-mail]
• Company Website: https://www.kellyservices.com
• Salary/Rate: Competitive Contract Compensation / W2 Terms
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Berwick Data Center Opening)
• Notice Period: Immediate to 14 Days Preferred
• Contract Duration: 6+ Month Contract Engagement

Recruitment Pro Tip

When applying for this Level 1 Data Center Installation Technician position through Kelly Services, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your copper/fiber cabling and rack-and-stack portfolio, confirms your W2 work authorization status, and emphasizes your local availability in Berwick, PA.