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# Data Center Technician I

- **Company:** Spectraforce
- **Location:** Hagerstown, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Data Centers, Networking Cables, Computer Equipment
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/e3997c77-b14b-492d-be31-8acdbdb86e10

## About the Role

* Regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds; and participate in group lifts for 41+ pounds
 * Ability to work in an environment that operates 24/7 with an ability to participate in primary responder rotation and provide after-hours support as needed
 * Working in cramped and/or elevated and/or noisy environments
 * Bending, lifting, stretching, reaching, standing and walking for up to 8+ hours a day
 * Ascending and descending ladders, stairs, and gangways safely and without limitation

Essential Requirements:

 * Ability to travel to or commute between data center locations as needed
 * Willingness to temporarily work at alternative sites during training periods or until assigned facility is operational
 * Travel frequency will vary based on business needs and operational status of assigned facility
 * Candidates must be able to travel (over 50 miles) or commute (less than 50 miles) to active data center sites as required by business needs., * High school or equivalent diploma
 * 1+ year of experience in any of the following or similar technical or vocational roles: Computer Hardware Repair, Infrastructure Cabling, Network Deployment, Data Center Operations, * Knowledge of network cabling, optic types, and test equipment
 * Industry standard certifications (CompTIA, CCENT, Network+)
 * Experience with cabling infrastructure best practices and methodologies

## Description

This role supports data centers in various operational stages. The position may be assigned to a facility still under development, which could require travel to established locations for training until your designated site becomes fully operational.

 * Moving and implementing large enterprise equipment
 * Installing Fiber and Copper cabling and patching cabling between equipment
 * Ensuring proper safety and security standards are maintained during cabling and rack installation,
 * Following well established hardware installation procedures and break-fix activities
 * Safely using material handling tools and equipment
 * Traveling within and outside of the regional work area is required. You will be responsible for having a reliable personal vehicle and valid driver's license to travel within the regional work area, as company transportation will not be provided