What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Center Technician (L1) Lenoir, NC (x3-5) position at NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company?
Come join a thriving Data Center company and gain enough training and experience to be promoted all the way up to Lead position!
Contract length: 3 months with likelihood of extension or being brought on permanently.
Required Skills & Experience
Contract length: 3 months with likelihood of extension or being brought on permanently.
Required Skills & Experience
- Basic understanding of data center environments and IT hardware components
- Familiarity with structured cabling practices (copper and/or fiber preferred)
- Awareness of rack infrastructure (PDUs, rails, cable management)
- Basic understanding of airflow management; exposure to DX or direct-to-chip (D2C) liquid cooling is a plus
- Ability to follow technical documentation and standard operating procedures
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
- Ability to perform physical tasks (lifting, working in confined rack spaces, standing for extended periods)
- Basic understanding of health and safety practices in a technical environment
- Perform rack assembly and preparation (rail kits, PDUs, cable management, labeling)
- Rack and stack servers, network, and storage equipment according to design specifications
- Execute structured cabling (copper and fiber) including routing, dressing, and labeling
- Connect power cabling (A/B feeds) following defined redundancy standards
- Assist with in-rack airflow and cooling setup:
- Install blanking panels and airflow management components for DX-cooled environments
- Support airflow optimization through proper cable routing and rack layout
- Assist with direct-to-chip (D2C) liquid cooling connections under supervision (e.g., hose routing, quick disconnects)
- Follow installation documentation, diagrams, and method of procedures (MOPs)
- Conduct basic quality checks and report discrepancies or issues
- Maintain cleanliness and organization within racks and work areas
Salary : $20 - $23