Data Center Technician
Listed on 2026-02-16
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Installation Technician, General Labor, Telecoms Engineering, Maintenance Worker
Position Overview
Job Title:
Data Center Technician
Workplace Type:
On-site
Location:
300 Corporate Drive, Charlestown, IN 47111, United States
Pay Rate: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour
Minimum Experience Requirement
* Minimum 6 months of hands-on experience working in a Data Center or Low Voltage / Structured Cabling environment
Job Description This role is a hands-on Data Center Technician position focused on physical installation and cabling work inside a data center. This is not an IT, networking, or engineering role.
Responsibilities include:
* Installing and removing data center cabling and infrastructure
* Performing rack and stack of equipment
* Pulling, routing, dressing, and labeling low-voltage copper and fiber cables
* Installing and maintaining cables in racks, overhead ladder racks, and under raised floors
* Assisting with MDF and IDF closet layout and organization
* Decommissioning equipment and cabling per project instructions
* Creating and applying labels according to port maps
* Identifying live cables versus decommissioned cables
* Performing basic copper and fiber testing
* Installing ladder rack and basic seismic bracing
* Maintaining clean, organized, and safe work areas
* Following all safety procedures, job instructions, and quality standards
* Completing required paperwork and documentation
* Taking daily direction from lead technicians and supervisors
Required
Skills & Qualifications
* At least 6 months of hands-on experience in:
* Data Center environments or
* Low voltage / structured cabling work
* Experience pulling and dressing low-voltage cabling
* Basic understanding of copper and fiber cabling
* Ability to use basic telecom and hand tools
* Ability to read simple floor plans or drawings
* Strong attention to detail and labeling standards
* Willingness to perform physical work throughout the day
* Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
* Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
Physical Requirements
* Ability to stand, walk, bend, and kneel for extended periods
* Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
* Ability to pull cable and work with hands and tools
* Ability to climb ladders and work under raised floors
Employee Value Proposition (EVP)
* Long-term contract opportunity
* Steady work in a growing data center environment
* Opportunity to gain additional hands-on data center experience
Company Benefits Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may require specific elections or plan terms.
If eligible, benefits may include:
* Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
* 401(k) Retirement Plan
* Life Insurance
* Short- and Long-term Disability
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Paid Time Off / Leave
* Job Type & Location
* This is a Contract position based out of Charlestown, IN.
* Pay and Benefits
* The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $25.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
* Medical, dental & vision
* Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
* 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
* Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
* Short and long-term disability
* Health Spending Account (HSA)
* Transportation benefits
* Employee Assistance Program
* Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
* Workplace Type
* This is a fully onsite position in Charlestown,IN.
* Final date to receive applications
* This position is anticipated to close on Feb 19, 2026.
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