Junior Field Technician (L1) - Data Centers
About The Position
The Junior Field Technician (L1) supports data center operations under the direct supervision of an assigned mentor technician. This entry-level role focuses on foundational, non-technical tasks while the technician builds the knowledge and skills needed to advance within the organization. A structured mentorship program provides hands-on exposure to data center environments, safety procedures, and industry standards. Capacity-critical or technical tasks may only be performed when a mentor technician is present to supervise directly. Fieldwork may include overtime, weekends, holidays, and off-hours. Travel may be required based on business needs. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required or assigned. The role involves work in live, mission-critical data center facilities under strict access, security, and change-management rules. The technician must pass company and customer-required background, drug, and site-access screenings; obtain and maintain a facility security badge; follow site access, escort, and security procedures; sign and follow confidentiality agreements; observe restrictions on photography and personal devices; and wear required PPE on the floor.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 1 year of documented experience in a related field, such as construction, warehousing, low-voltage wiring, telecommunications, electrical work, or facilities maintenance.
- Basic entry-level technical aptitude; formal technical certifications are not required.
- Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
- Ability to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lb (34 kg).
- Ability to work in all weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
- Ability to work in confined spaces and at various heights as required by the facility.
- Must pass a background check and drug screen per company policy, plus any pre-employment and site-access screening required by the customer.
- Must obtain and maintain a facility security badge, follow site access, escort, and security procedures, and sign and follow confidentiality agreements.
- Must comply with site photography and personal-device restrictions and wear required PPE on the floor.
- Demonstrates attention to detail, dependability, safety awareness, willingness to learn, communication, organization, and teamwork.
Responsibilities
- Manage and organize materials, tools, and equipment for data center projects and operations.
- Assist with inventory tracking, receive deliveries, and verify shipments against work orders.
- Support short-term project labor, including cable-routing preparation, labeling, and general site support.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in accordance with company and customer standards.
- Document daily activities, task completion, and issues or observations for supervisor review.
- Escort visitors and contractors and ensure they follow established security and access protocols.
- Follow required badging, credentialing, and access-control procedures.
- Perform no capacity-critical or technical tasks unless directly supervised by a mentor technician.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
