Data Center Technician - Nationwide travel team
Location: Varies — supports data center deployment projects across the United States. Candidates in Texas and the Pacific NW are preferred, but this role is open to anyone in the USA near a major airport. Travel: 60-70% (project-based).
About the role
The Data Center Technician deploys, installs, configures, and supports enterprise data center infrastructure. This hands-on position involves installing and positioning server racks, integrating server and network hardware, connecting power, managing cabling, performing hardware replacements, and assisting with system configuration during large-scale deployment projects.
Responsibilities
- Install, place, level, and secure server racks and cabinets according to deployment specifications and floor plans
- Connect rack power whips to rack and/or facility power following established procedures
- Rack, stack, cable, and configure servers, switches, and other data center infrastructure
- Perform hardware installation, upgrades, and break/fix activities, including replacing servers, switches, power supplies, drives, and other components
- Install, route, label, and manage copper and fiber cabling while maintaining clean cable management standards
- Support server and network hardware configuration and post-installation validation
- Assist with network connectivity and basic troubleshooting during deployments
- Read and follow deployment documentation, rack elevations, and installation instructions
- Stage, inventory, and prepare equipment for deployment projects
- Operate material handling equipment such as pallet jacks and lifts as needed
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
- Adhere to all OSHA and customer site safety requirements
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2-4 years of IT, data center, infrastructure deployment, or related technical experience
- Experience placing, setting, leveling, and securing server racks
- Experience connecting rack power to rack and/or facility power
- Experience with rack and stack deployments in enterprise data center environments
- Experience with networking fundamentals and hardware connectivity
- Experience configuring server and network hardware
- Experience replacing hardware components, including servers, switches, power supplies, drives, and related infrastructure
- Strong cable management and structured cabling experience
- Comfortable using hand and power tools
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds and perform physically demanding work throughout the day
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
- Willingness to travel up to 60-70%
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience supporting large-scale enterprise data center deployments
- Experience with Dell PowerEdge XE9680 and XE9780 GPU servers
- Experience installing and troubleshooting Dell PowerEdge servers or similar enterprise server platforms
- Familiarity with structured cabling standards, server validation, and hardware testing
- Experience working in mission-critical or hyperscale data center environments
- Certification or experience operating electric pallet jacks or similar material handling equipment
Work Environment
- Enterprise data centers, warehouse facilities, and other deployment environments
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, lifting, and use of hand and power tools
- Work may be performed in hot and cold aisles, raised-floor environments, and other controlled data center spaces
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required as applicable
Pay
$70,000–$75,000
Benefits
- Comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option
- Vision plan and dental insurance (base dental plan premiums covered by PGTEK)
- Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, and Critical Illness insurance (premiums covered)
- Matching 401(k) plan
- Discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program at no cost
- Generous PTO and holidays
- Education Assistance Program available after 12 months of employment
About the company
PGTEK is a consulting organization dedicated to helping clients achieve their business and technology objectives. The company invests in staff education and provides resources for professional and business certifications. PGTEK emphasizes a people-first culture.