Data Center Technician (Entry Level)

Startech Networks • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level position in a data center environment. Responsibilities will grow with training. Initially, you will assist and observe, and within the first year, you will execute work with your crew. The role involves assisting with fiber and copper cable pulls, patching and labeling cables, supporting rack and stack activities, performing structured cabling installation, completing daily documentation, and adhering to all site safety and customer site rules. You will also hand off completed cable segments to test technicians, care for issued tools and equipment, and attend technical and safety sessions. This position offers a clear career path for growth within the company.

Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Ability to perform extended standing, walking, kneeling, climbing ladders and lifts, and overhead work at heights of 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 hard hat, safety glasses, high-visibility vest, and fall protection harness.
• US Citizen or Green Card holder preference.
• Mandatory 80 hours of training.

Nice To Haves

• No prior data center experience required, as many current site leads started with none.

Responsibilities

• Assist with fiber and copper cable pulls, including reel and jack setup, routing through ladder rack and cable tray, and managing bend radius and slack.
• Patch, label, and dress cable to project standards, including connector cleaning and inspection.
• Support rack and stack activities, such as cabinet roll-in, leveling, power distribution unit installation, ground bonding, and in-rack cable management.
• Perform structured cabling installation for Cat6 / Cat6A copper and MPO / LC fiber under supervision, progressing to independent work.
• Complete accurate daily documentation, including work completed, port and label records, photos, and as-built markups.
• Follow all site safety requirements, including daily job hazard analysis, toolbox talks, personal protective equipment, and lift and ladder discipline.
• Observe and adhere to customer site rules, including badging, 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 your Field Tech Lead.
• Attend weekly technical and safety sessions and complete assigned certification coursework.

Benefits

• Clear career path for progression (Entry-Level Data Center Technician → Data Center Technician → Senior Technician → Field Tech Lead → Working Foreman → Project Coordinator).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed