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# Datacenter Technician

- **Company:** NextGen Staffing
- **Location:** Boone, IA, United States
- **Salary:** $208,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Computer Networks, Data Centers, Distributed Systems, Networking Hardware, Hardware Testing, Information Technology, Network Server
- **Published:** October 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/75882472-datacenter-technician

## About the Role

* High school diploma, technical certification, vocational training, or equivalent experience.
 * Minimum 1 year of experience in data center operations, structured cabling, telecommunications, field services, or IT infrastructure support.
 * Working knowledge of 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 with minimal supervision.
 * Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to quality and safety.
 * Ability to collaborate with technicians, project teams, vendors, and customers while independently managing assigned tasks.
 * Valid state ID or driver's license.
 * Willingness to travel up to 100%, as required., * Comfortable lifting, standing, working at heights, and moving equipment in a physically active environment.
 * Ability to work on ladders or elevated work platforms and comply with applicable safety requirements and certifications.
 * Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
 * Availability to travel up to 100%, as required.

## Description

We are seeking a Data Center Technician to support rack-and-stack activities, structured cabling, equipment installation, testing, provisioning, and operational support within data center environments.

This opportunity offers hands-on work with servers, networking equipment, storage systems, and cabling infrastructure. We are looking for a detail-oriented technician who can manage assigned tasks independently while maintaining high standards of safety, accuracy, and quality., * Install and deploy servers, network devices, storage equipment, and related infrastructure according to engineering designs and installation documentation.

 * Install, route, terminate, label, and dress copper and fiber cabling.
 * Install rack Power Distribution Units (PDUs), connect equipment to assigned power sources, and verify power and management connectivity.
 * Perform equipment provisioning, hardware component installation, and out-of-band (OOB) management connections.
 * Conduct continuity testing, fiber verification, and standard equipment turn-up procedures.
 * Perform Moves, Adds, Changes, and Disconnects (MACD) and standard Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) replacements following approved procedures.
 * Maintain 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.

Tech Breakdown

 * Copper and fiber structured cabling.
 * Server, network, and storage equipment installation.
 * Rack PDUs, equipment provisioning, and OOB connectivity.
 * Hardware testing, validation, and FRU replacement.

Daily Responsibilities

 * Hands-on rack-and-stack, cabling, and equipment installation.
 * Equipment provisioning, testing, and operational support.
 * Coordination with site technicians and project teams.
 * Documentation, inventory updates, and issue escalation.