PGTEK Academy - Junior Data Center Deployment Tech - Military Veterans - Travel
About The Position
PGTEK Academy is designed to help military veterans and other motivated individuals build a career in one of the fastest-growing industries in the world—data centers and AI infrastructure. As a member of the PGTEK Academy, you'll receive hands-on experience working alongside experienced deployment engineers supporting some of the largest enterprise and AI data centers in the country. We're looking for dependable, mechanically inclined individuals who enjoy working with technology, traveling, and being part of a team. If you're eager to learn, willing to work hard, and ready to develop new technical skills, we'll provide the opportunity. We're less concerned with previous IT experience than we are with attitude, work ethic, and willingness to learn.
Requirements
- Military experience (active duty, Reserve, National Guard, or veteran) strongly encouraged
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to work with tools and hardware
- Strong attention to detail
- Positive attitude and team-first mentality
- Excellent communication skills
- Dependability and professionalism
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and work on your feet throughout the day
- Comfortable traveling 60–70% of the time
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel by air
Nice To Haves
- Basic computer hardware knowledge
- Experience building PCs or working with electronics
- Military communications, signal, intelligence, aviation, maintenance, electronics, or IT experience
- CompTIA A+, Network+, or Security+ certification
- Trade school, vocational training, or technical education
Responsibilities
- Installing and assembling server racks
- Rack and stack server, storage, and networking equipment
- Swapping components (switches, servers, etc.)
- Perform cable management and labeling (connecting power whips)
- Placing, setting and leveling racks
- Assist with hardware installations and upgrades
- Replace server components such as hard drives, memory, power supplies, fans, and network cards
- Perform basic hardware troubleshooting
- Assist with inventory management and asset tracking
- Follow customer installation procedures and quality standards
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
- Travel to customer data centers throughout the United States
Benefits
- Paid training and mentoring
- Career advancement opportunities
- Hands-on experience with enterprise technology
- Travel opportunities across the United States
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee referral program
- Comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option
- Vision plan
- Dental insurance with the base dental plan option paid for by PGTEK
- Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term disability, and Critical Illness insurance have premiums covered
- Matching 401(k) plan
- Discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous amount of PTO and Holidays
- Education Assistance Program is available after 12 months of employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
