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Job Title : Data Center Installation Technician DC smart hands
Location : Santa Clara, CA (Onsite )
Need to have California Driver license
Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled Data Center Installation Technician to support rack and cage installations within a data center environment.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for physically installing equipment, performing structured cabling, conducting basic testing, and ensuring accurate documentation.
This role requires strong attention to detail, hands-on technical skills, and effective communication.
Key Responsibilities
Core Duties
Stephen
Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist
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Job Title : Data Center Installation Technician DC smart hands
Location : Santa Clara, CA (Onsite )
Need to have California Driver license
Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled Data Center Installation Technician to support rack and cage installations within a data center environment.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for physically installing equipment, performing structured cabling, conducting basic testing, and ensuring accurate documentation.
This role requires strong attention to detail, hands-on technical skills, and effective communication.
Key Responsibilities
Core Duties
- Receive and verify racks, cages, and equipment prior to installation
- Position and secure racks or cabinets on raised floors or slab environments
- Assemble cage structures including panels, doors, locks, and associated hardware
- Perform racking and stacking of equipment, including bolting/unbolting and working in confined spaces (under cages, crawl spaces)
- Install and mount servers, switches, PDUs, and other hardware components
- Route and organize power, copper, and fiber cabling to ensure proper airflow and maintainability
- Connect power and network connections to designated circuits, patch panels, and cross-connects
- Accurately label equipment, ports, cables, and rack units
- Perform basic testing, validation, and power-on checks post-installation
- Document installation details including serial numbers, configurations, and completion status
- Follow all safety, security, and access control procedures
- Assist with floor layout planning, measurement, and rack placement
- Support cage build-outs and ensure proper clearances
- Participate in deinstallations, upgrades, and move/add/change (MAC) activities
- Coordinate with remote teams, network engineers, and other stakeholders as needed
Stephen
Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist
Email :