Data Center Services Technician II

Waves, Inc.
Des Moines, IA, United States
13 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Temporary to permanent
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience required
1 year minimum
Compensation
$62,400.0 - $72,800.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Computer Networks Data Centers Distributed Systems Networking Hardware Information Technology Hardware Infrastructure Network Server

Job description

Seeking a Data Center Services Technician to support the installation, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure within hyperscale and enterprise data center environments. This role is ideal for technicians with experience in data center operations, telecommunications, structured cabling, or IT infrastructure who are ready to work independently on standard deployment and operational tasks. As a Data Center Technician, you will execute rack-and-stack activities, structured cabling installations, equipment provisioning, testing, and operational support while ensuring work is performed safely, accurately, and in accordance with customer standards. Travel up to 100% may be required. What You Will Do Independently install and deploy servers, network devices, storage equipment, and related infrastructure according to engineering designs and installation documentation. Install, route, terminate, and dress copper and fiber cabling while ensuring proper labeling, cable management, and adherence to quality standards. Install rack power distribution units (PDUs), connect equipment to assigned power sources, and verify proper power and management connectivity. Perform equipment provisioning, hardware component installation, and out-of-band (OOB) management connections. Execute basic testing and validation activities, including continuity testing, fiber verification, and standard equipment turn-up procedures. Perform moves, adds, changes, disconnects (MACD activities), and standard field-replaceable unit (FRU) replacements following approved procedures. Maintain accurate installation records, test results, inventory updates, and as-built documentation. Identify and escalate design concerns, operational issues, and safety risks to senior technicians or site leadership., Job Category: Data Center Job Description: As the Critical Facilities Technician - Data Center you will support the operation and maintenance of mission-critical infrastructure…

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Requirements

High school diploma, technical certification, vocational training, or equivalent experience required. 1+ years of experience in data center operations, structured cabling, telecommunications, field services, or IT infrastructure support. Working knowledge of data center hardware, racks, servers, networking equipment, power distribution systems, and structured cabling. Understanding of copper and fiber cabling practices, basic optical networking concepts, and installation standards. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, installation documentation, and methods of procedure (MOPs). Experience performing rack-and-stack, cabling, testing, and equipment installation activities with minimal supervision. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to quality and safety. Ability to collaborate effectively with technicians, project teams, vendors, and customers while managing assigned work independently. Requirements Comfortable working in a physically active environment where lifting, standing, working at heights, and moving equipment may be required. Ability to work on ladders or elevated work platforms and comply with all applicable safety requirements and certifications. Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs. Valid state ID or driver’s license.

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