PGTEK Academy - Junior Data Center Deployment Tech - Military Veterans - Travel
About the role
PGTEK Academy is designed to help military veterans and other motivated individuals build a career in data centers and AI infrastructure. As an Entry-Level Data Center Deployment Technician, you'll receive hands-on experience working alongside experienced deployment engineers supporting some of the largest enterprise and AI data centers in the country. Travel is required 60-70% of the time nationwide.
Responsibilities
- Installing and assembling server racks
- Rack and stack server, storage, and networking equipment
- Swapping components (switches, servers, etc.)
- Perform cable management and labeling (connecting power whips)
- Placing, setting, and leveling racks
- Assist with hardware installations and upgrades
- Replace server components such as hard drives, memory, power supplies, fans, and network cards
- Perform basic hardware troubleshooting
- Assist with inventory management and asset tracking
- Follow customer installation procedures and quality standards
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
Requirements
- Military experience (active duty, Reserve, National Guard, or veteran) strongly encouraged
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to work with tools and hardware
- Strong attention to detail
- Positive attitude and team-first mentality
- Excellent communication skills
- Dependability and professionalism
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and work on your feet throughout the day
- Comfortable traveling 60-70% of the time
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel by air
Preferred Qualifications
- Basic computer hardware knowledge
- Experience building PCs or working with electronics
- Military communications, signal, intelligence, aviation, maintenance, electronics, or IT experience
- CompTIA A+, Network+, or Security+ certification
- Trade school, vocational training, or technical education
Skills You'll Learn
- Enterprise server deployments
- Rack & Stack best practices
- Copper and fiber optic cabling
- Cable management
- Server hardware installation and replacement
- Data center operations
- Enterprise networking fundamentals
- Deployment documentation
- Customer service and professional field operations
- Working in hyperscale and AI data center environments
Career Growth
When you join PGTEK Academy, you're building a long-term career. Many of our technicians advance into senior deployment roles, team lead positions, project management, field engineering, and other technical specialties.
Benefits
- Paid training and mentoring
- Career advancement opportunities
- Hands-on experience with enterprise technology
- Travel opportunities across the United States
- Comprehensive PPO medical coverage with Health Savings Account (HSA) option
- Vision and dental insurance (base dental plan paid 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 PGTEK
PGTEK is a consulting organization dedicated to helping clients achieve their business and technology objectives. We invest in the educational advancements of our staff by providing resources to complete Professional and Business Certifications. Our company culture values employees like family.