Data Center Technician
About The Position
The Data Center Technician supports mission-critical operations in a large-scale data center environment. The role focuses on structured cabling, rack-and-stack work, hardware installation, and connectivity troubleshooting. It is a fully onsite, contract position based in Barstow, Texas. The listed pay range is $23.00–$28.00 per hour; individual compensation depends on factors including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, and internal equity. Eligible benefits for this temporary role may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth contributions; voluntary life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; a health spending account; transportation benefits; an employee assistance program; and time off or leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave. Benefit eligibility and terms may vary.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 12 years of experience in structured cabling, telecommunications, or data center environments.
- Experience with rack-and-stack work involving IT hardware such as servers, network gear, and PDUs.
- Familiarity with cable testing tools and cable certification processes.
Responsibilities
- Install, label, and test copper and fiber-optic cabling, including Cat5e, Cat6, and single-mode/multimode fiber.
- Terminate and test patch panels, jacks, connectors, and structured wiring.
- Rack and stack servers, network switches, PDUs, and related hardware.
- Route cabling through ceilings, raised floors, ladder racks, trays, and structured pathways.
- Perform precise cable management and maintain neat, organized racks.
- Assist with hardware deployments, including server racking, circuit board installation, and tray builds.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, if eligible.
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, if eligible.
- 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions, if eligible.
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for the employee 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/leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, if eligible.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
