Data Center Technician (Entry Level)

Startech Networks•Columbus, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This entry-level, onsite role supports data center construction and operational work in Columbus, Ohio. Responsibilities expand with training: during the first months, the technician assists and observes, and within the first year is expected to execute work with a crew. The position includes structured cabling, rack installation support, documentation, safety compliance, and coordination with test technicians. The posting requires 80 hours of training and describes a progression from Entry-Level Data Center Technician to Data Center Technician, Senior Technician, Field Tech Lead, Working Foreman, and Project Coordinator. Advancement is based on work quality, safety record, reliability, teamwork, and certification milestones.

Requirements

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly throughout the shift.
Ability to stand, walk, kneel, climb ladders and lifts, and perform overhead work at approximately 12–15 ft.
Manual dexterity for connector work in confined spaces behind racks and in overhead trays.
Ability to work shifts of up to 10 hours in an active, temperature-controlled data center environment.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including a hard hat, safety glasses, high-visibility vest, and fall protection harness.
US citizenship or Green Card is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with fiber and copper cable pulls, including reel and jack setup and routing through ladder racks and cable trays while maintaining bend radius and slack to customer specifications.
Patch, label, and dress cable to project standards, including connector cleaning and inspection with scopes and cleaning tools.
Support rack-and-stack activities, including cabinet roll-in, leveling, rack-level power distribution unit installation, ground bonding, and in-rack cable management.
Install Cat6/Cat6A copper and MPO/LC fiber structured cabling under supervision, progressing to independent work packages.
Complete daily documentation, including work completed, port and label records, photos, and as-built markups.
Follow site safety requirements, including daily job hazard analysis, toolbox talks, personal protective equipment, lift and ladder discipline, and customer red-zone protocols.
Follow customer site rules for badging and escort procedures, sub-location confirmation, equipment handling, and clean-work-zone standards.
Hand off completed cable segments to test technicians and support troubleshooting of failed connectors or links.
Care for issued tools, test equipment, and consumables, and report shortages to the Field Tech Lead.
Attend weekly technical and safety sessions and complete assigned certification coursework.