L1 Datacenter Technician
TEKsystems•Abernathy, TX
•$20 - $38•Onsite
About The Position
The Data Center Installation Technician supports large-scale data center deployment projects through hands-on rack builds, equipment installation, structured cabling, power connections, and cooling infrastructure support. The role is based onsite in Abernathy, Texas, with first, second, and third shifts available. It is an entry-level opportunity for candidates interested in data center operations, infrastructure deployment, and hardware installation. Previous data center experience is helpful but not required.
Requirements
- Basic understanding of data center environments and IT hardware.
- Familiarity with structured cabling practices, copper and/or fiber.
- Knowledge of rack infrastructure, including rails, PDUs, and cable management systems.
- Ability to read and follow technical documentation and standard operating procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
- Ability to perform physical work, including lifting equipment, working in confined rack spaces, and standing for extended periods.
- Understanding of workplace safety practices in a technical environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with rack and stack activities.
- Familiarity with Cat6 cabling installations.
- Exposure to airflow management concepts.
- Experience with or awareness of data center cooling technologies, including DX or direct-to-chip liquid cooling environments.
- Background in cabling, installation, hardware deployment, telecommunications, low-voltage work, or technical support.
Responsibilities
- Assemble and prepare racks, including rail kits, PDUs, cable management, and labeling.
- Rack and stack server, storage, and networking equipment according to deployment specifications.
- Install structured copper and fiber cabling.
- Route, dress, secure, and label cables according to established standards.
- Connect power cabling and support redundant power configurations.
- Assist with airflow and cooling infrastructure installation, including blanking panels, airflow management components, airflow-optimized cable routing, and supervised direct-to-chip liquid cooling connections.
- Follow installation documentation, diagrams, and Method of Procedures (MOPs).
- Perform basic quality inspections and report issues or discrepancies.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Follow site safety policies and procedures, use required PPE, practice safe material handling and lifting, follow electrical safety guidelines, and promptly report safety concerns, incidents, or near misses.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, if eligible.
- Dental insurance, if eligible.
- Vision insurance, if eligible.
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, if eligible.
- 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, if eligible.
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents, if eligible.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage, if eligible.
- Health Spending Account (HSA), if eligible.
- Transportation benefits, if eligible.
- Employee Assistance Program, if eligible.
- Time off or leave, which may include PTO, vacation, or sick leave, if eligible.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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