Data Center Technician

About the role

Be part of cloud computing growth in the Midwest! The DATA CENTER TECHNICIAN will support the growth of a global leader in Network Technology. The DATA CENTER TECHNICIAN will build, install and troubleshoot data center networks. Together, the DATA CENTER TECHNICIAN is a good fit for aspiring IT, Network, Technician and Low Voltage professionals, as well as recent graduates ready to work a physical IT position. The DATA CENTER TECHNICIAN will work 6-7 days per week, and at times work 50-80 hours per week. Applicants should be ready to work long days and weeks, even during holiday time.

Work environment includes data center/structured cabling, indoor/outdoor, physical labor including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods, pulling cable underground and above head, some bucket lift work, crew & team of 3-5, overtime, break/fix, deployment, telecommunications, IT networking.

This is a Contract position based out of Fairfax, IA. Workplace type is fully onsite.

Responsibilities

• Operate hand tools to install utilities according to project specifications.
• Perform pull‑backs for conduit, pipe, or cable installation.
• Understand bend radius and handle conduit.
• Read and interpret utility locates, bore profiles, and construction drawings.
• Safely identify and avoid existing utilities.
• Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance on equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized job site.
• Complete daily production and safety documentation.
• Follow all company, OSHA, and site‑specific safety policies.
• Perform job site setup and cleanup, including loading and unloading tools, materials, and equipment.
• Install, maintain, and repair underground and aerial telecommunications infrastructure.
• Perform fiber optic and copper cable placement, splicing support, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Inspect outside plant facilities for damage, defects, or potential service interruptions.
• Participate in on-call rotations and respond to outages or emergency situations when required.
• Prepare stage, set up, and perform startups and shutdowns (e.g., racks, hard drives, switches).
• Set up equipment properly according to safety protocols, deployment standards, and planned Network Design Tasks (NDTs).
• Perform post-execution quality checks and verify grounding, staging, labeling, and cabling.
• Decommission hardware for simple changes and refresh (e.g., memory upgrades, OS rebuilds) following standard procedures with minimal guidance.
• Work overnights in a data center setting, as requested.

Requirements

• Knowledge of cabling to include copper, fiber or conduit.
• Ability to read utility locates and job plans.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Required: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Required: Basic knowledge of computer hardware, servers, and components.
• Required: Basic understanding of how to use Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Required: Flexibility to work non-standard business hours that may include weekends and/or holidays.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Pay

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr.

Schedule

1st Shift: 6am-6pm
3rd Shift: 6pm-6am
Frontside Schedule: Sunday-Wednesday
Backside Schedule: Wednesday-Saturday
Overtime during peak season