Data Center Technician

Data Center Technician

Company: TechPlus Solutions

Job Type: Full-time

Experience Required: 2 years

Join Our Team

TechPlus Solutions is seeking an experienced Data Center Technician with 2 years of hands-on experience supporting data center operations, structured cabling, and IT infrastructure. We're looking for a dependable professional who takes pride in quality work, follows industry best practices, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Install, route, and label copper and fiber optic cabling within data center environments.
• Rack, stack, and mount servers, switches, routers, and other network equipment.
• Install cable management systems and maintain organized rack layouts.
• Terminate, test, certify, and troubleshoot copper and fiber cabling.
• Perform equipment installations, decommissions, upgrades, and hardware replacements.
• Install and connect PDUs, patch panels, and network infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot hardware, cabling, and connectivity issues.
• Document installations, cable routes, asset information, and inventory.
• Follow data center standards, security policies, and change management procedures.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas while adhering to all safety requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and customer teams to complete projects on schedule.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience working in a data center or enterprise IT environment.
• Experience with structured cabling, including Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A, and fiber optic installations.
• Experience racking and stacking servers, switches, routers, and storage equipment.
• Ability to terminate, test, and troubleshoot copper and fiber cabling.
• Familiarity with patch panels, cable management, and rack layouts.
• Basic networking knowledge, including IP addressing and network connectivity.
• Experience using cable testers and fiber testing equipment is preferred.
• Ability to read rack elevations, network diagrams, and installation documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work on ladders or in confined spaces as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in enterprise or hyperscale data centers.
• Knowledge of BICSI standards and structured cabling best practices.
• Experience with fiber optic splicing or testing is a plus.
• Certifications such as CompTIA A , Network , Server , or BICSI Installer are a plus.

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• On-the-job training

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $35