Traveling Data Center Deployment Tech - Entry Level

PGTEK; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Career advancement

Travel across US

Medical/dental/vision insurance

PTO & holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee referral program

Job summary

PGTEK Academy in the United States invites military veterans and motivated individuals to start a career in data centers and AI infrastructure. As an Entry-Level Data Center Deployment Technician, you’ll learn by doing, joining experienced deployment engineers to support large enterprise and AI data centers nationwide.

This role involves travel 60-70% and hands-on tasks like installing racks, stacking equipment, cable management, and basic hardware troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Military experience encouraged or required where applicable.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to work with tools and hardware.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.
• Effective communication and teamwork are essential.
• Willingness to travel 60–70% across the United States.

Responsibilities

• Install and assemble server racks.
• Rack and stack server, storage, and networking gear.
• Swap components and perform hardware upgrades.
• Perform cable management and labeling.
• Place, set and level racks; assist with installations.
• Travel to customer data centers across the country.

Skills

Military experience

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Tools

CompTIA A+

Network+

Security+

Job description

PGTEK Academy in the United States invites military veterans and motivated individuals to start a career in data centers and AI infrastructure. As an Entry-Level Data Center Deployment Technician, you’ll learn by doing, joining experienced deployment engineers to support large enterprise and AI data centers nationwide.

This role involves travel 60-70% and hands-on tasks like installing racks, stacking equipment, cable management, and basic hardware troubleshooting.