Data Center Field Technician (L1) Abernathy, TX
Abernathy, Texas
Contract
$20/hr - $25/hr
Contract length: 3+ months with likelihood of extension or being brought on permanently.
Required Skills & Experience
- Basic understanding of data center environments and IT hardware components
- Familiarity with structured cabling practices (copper and/or fiber preferred)
- Awareness of rack infrastructure (PDUs, rails, cable management)
- Basic understanding of airflow management; exposure to DX or direct-to-chip (D2C) liquid cooling is a plus
- Ability to follow technical documentation and standard operating procedures
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
- Ability to perform physical tasks (lifting, working in confined rack spaces, standing for extended periods)
- Basic understanding of health and safety practices in a technical environment
- Perform rack assembly and preparation (rail kits, PDUs, cable management, labeling)
- Rack and stack servers, network, and storage equipment according to design specifications
- Execute structured cabling (copper and fiber) including routing, dressing, and labeling
- Connect power cabling (A/B feeds) following defined redundancy standards
- Assist with in-rack airflow and cooling setup:
- Install blanking panels and airflow management components for DX-cooled environments
- Support airflow optimization through proper cable routing and rack layout
- Assist with direct-to-chip (D2C) liquid cooling connections under supervision (e.g., hose routing, quick disconnects)
- Follow installation documentation, diagrams, and method of procedures (MOPs)
- Conduct basic quality checks and report discrepancies or issues
- Maintain cleanliness and organization within racks and work areas
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability.
As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.
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What you didn’t know about us:
- Competitive salary
- Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Short/Long Term Disability and Critical Care/Illness Protection
- Life Insurance and Retirement Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- With this position, you will get the opportunity to work with our game changing clients and further advance your already valuable experience in the telecom industry!
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We are Collaborators. You’ll be working with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kelly and part of the Kelly Telecom division. It allows us to be as nimble and fiercely competitive as a startup while having the backing of a multibillion dollar publicly traded company which has been in business for 75 years. With direct access to hiring managers, services don’t stop at standard recruiting processes. We use our expertise to improve your application skills and provide ongoing career support.
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