Data Center Technician II- 20261030

emergiTEL • Plano, OH

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About The Position

The Data Center Technician II supports installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment in hyperscale and enterprise data center environments. The role independently installs and deploys servers, network devices, storage equipment, cabling, and related infrastructure in accordance with engineering designs, installation documentation, and approved procedures. It also includes power installation and connectivity, equipment provisioning, basic testing and validation, moves and changes, field-replaceable unit replacements, and maintaining accurate installation and inventory records. The technician identifies and escalates design concerns, operational issues, and safety risks to senior technicians or site leadership.

This physically active role may involve lifting and moving equipment, standing, working at heights, and using ladders or elevated work platforms. Candidates must comply with applicable safety requirements and certifications. The client does not sponsor U.S. work authorization; applicants must be U.S. citizens or Green Card holders.

Requirements

• High school diploma, technical certification, vocational training, or equivalent experience.
• At least 1 year of experience in data center operations, structured cabling, telecommunications, field services, or IT infrastructure support.
• Working knowledge of data center hardware, racks, servers, networking equipment, power distribution systems, and structured cabling.
• Understanding of copper and fiber cabling practices, basic optical networking concepts, and installation standards.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, installation documentation, and methods of procedure (MOPs).
• Experience performing rack-and-stack, cabling, testing, and equipment installation activities with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to quality and safety.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technicians, project teams, vendors, and customers while managing assigned work independently.
• Ability to work on ladders or elevated work platforms and comply with applicable safety requirements and certifications.
• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or Green Card holder; the client does not sponsor U.S. work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Independently install and deploy servers, network devices, storage equipment, and related infrastructure according to engineering designs and installation documentation.
• Install, route, terminate, and dress copper and fiber cabling; ensure proper labeling, cable management, and quality standards.
• Install rack power distribution units (PDUs), connect equipment to assigned power sources, and verify power and management connectivity.
• Perform equipment provisioning, hardware component installation, and out-of-band (OOB) management connections.
• Perform basic testing and validation, including continuity testing, fiber verification, and standard equipment turn-up procedures.
• Perform moves, adds, changes, and disconnects (MACD activities), and standard field-replaceable unit (FRU) replacements according to approved procedures.
• Maintain accurate installation records, test results, inventory updates, and as-built documentation.
• Identify and escalate design concerns, operational issues, and safety risks to senior technicians or site leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED