Data Center Technician - Data Center Technician I

Everforth Apex
Ridgeland, MS, United States
8 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Starter
Working hours
Shift work
Job source

Tech stack

Big Data Data Centers Issue Tracking Systems Networking Hardware Hardware Infrastructure

Job description

We are seeking Cable Deployment Technicians to support the buildout and expansion of a large-scale data infrastructure campus. This is an opportunity to join a team responsible for installing, deploying, and maintaining the physical network infrastructure that powers mission-critical environments. As a primary resolver for the support team, you will troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware infrastructure issues, create and maintain documentation, and pass knowledge to junior staff.

Shift Options

Day Shift

Sunday-Wednesday 7am-5:30pm (30-minute break)

Wednesday-Saturday 7am-5:30pm (30-minute break)

Night shift

Monday-Thursday 8pm-6:30am (30-minute break), * Move and implement large enterprise equipment.

  • Install, route, and secure fiber optic and copper cabling.
  • Perform patching activities between equipment and within server racks.
  • Ensure safety and security standards are maintained during cabling and rack installation.
  • Follow established hardware installation procedures and break-fix activities.
  • Safely use material handling tools and equipment.
  • Support server rack and network equipment deployments.
  • Assist with infrastructure inventory and materials tracking.
  • Work alongside deployment teams, field technicians, and project leadership.
  • Follow ticketing systems and workflow processes to complete assigned work.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and status updates.

Requirements

  • Comfortable working in a large industrial or data center environment.
  • Ability to pull cable and perform physical work.
  • A strong mindset for safety.
  • Ability to interpret work instructions, construction drawings, or cable layouts.
  • Familiar with safety protocol.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience installing structured cabling or low-voltage systems.
  • Experience working with fiber optic and copper infrastructure.
  • Telecommunications or network deployment experience.
  • Backgrounds in construction, electrical, industrial, utility, or oil and gas.
  • Experience working from scissor lifts, elevated work platforms, or aerial lifts.
  • Experience with cable testing and validation.
  • Copper termination experience.
  • Experience with tech support, hardware support or as a field technician.

About the company

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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