Entry Level Data Center Technician

Entry‑Level Data Center Technician

Location:

Altoona, Iowa

Employment Type:

Contract

Our client has multiple openings for entry‑level technicians eager to learn a new trade:
Structured Cabling. If you have experience working with your hands—whether in landscaping, construction, general labor, or material handling—you’ll have the chance to transition into a growing technical field. You will assist senior technicians and team leads in building out network infrastructure, including pulling cable and fiber, learning color codes, punching down and terminating fiber, installing cable trays and pathways, and building server racks.

• Drop cable down walls using fish tape or other methods; route cable through data centers.
• Perform pre‑termination procedures: organize, dress, and label cables; determine length and slack.
• Support cable using trays, J‑hooks, D‑rings, bridal rings, and trapeze.
• Install grounding for racks, equipment, and cables.
• Perform fire‑stopping procedures on firewalls; install sleeves and pull cable through penetrations.
• Terminate low‑voltage devices.
• Follow prints and complete all required paperwork accurately and on time.
• Adhere to company, customer, and industry quality and safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Basic knowledge or willingness to learn: CAT5/CAT6 cabling, telecommunications, punch‑down, terminations, cable trays.
• Comfortable working with tools and performing physical tasks.

• Hands‑on experience in landscaping, general labor, material handling, or construction.
• Trade school graduates seeking practical experience.
• Additional qualifications:
  
  punctual, reliable, and a team player; flexible with hours; may work 10‑hour days if needed.

Pay range: $19.00 – $24.00 per hour.

Benefits available for this temporary role may include: medical, dental & vision, critical illness, accident & hospital, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short and long‑term disability, health spending account, transportation benefits, employee assistance program, and time off/leave.

Fully onsite position in Nashville, TN.

Position is anticipated to close on January 16, 2026.

The company is an equal‑opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law.