Data Center Installation Tech
Fairless Hills, PA
Contract
$25/hr - $30.36/hr
Join a hands-on data center installation team supporting a large-scale infrastructure deployment. This is a physical, field-based role focused heavily on structured cabling, equipment installation, and repeatable deployment activities.
This is a strong opportunity for candidates with structured cabling, low-voltage, telecom, construction, data center, or similar hands-on installation experience who want to build their experience in a data center environment.
This is a great opportunity to get hands-on experience in a large-scale data center environment while working alongside an experienced installation team.
Required Skills & Experience
- 1–2 years of relevant hands-on experience preferred
- Experience pulling and running cable in structured environments
- Experience with low-voltage cabling, telecommunications, data centers, construction, warehouse, manufacturing, or logistics
- Basic Layer 1 knowledge of fiber and cabling
- Ability to read and follow work instructions, diagrams, and SOPs
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Basic computer skills for documentation, ticketing, and inventory systems
- Willingness to learn and follow established processes
- Ability to safely lift and move up to 35 lbs. repeatedly
- Ability to work on ladders and in physically demanding environments
- Must provide composite-toe, over-the-ankle leather work boots
Desired Skills & Experience
- Structured cabling installation experience
- Data center installation experience
- Fiber or cable provider experience
- Inside-plant telecom experience
- Low-voltage construction experience
- Security camera or similar low-voltage wiring experience
- Rack-and-stack or equipment installation experience
- Experience working in construction, warehouse, manufacturing, or logistics environments
What You Will Be Doing
- Pull and route structured cabling throughout the data center
- Perform cable installation and other standardized deployment activities
- Assist with rack, equipment, and component installation
- Position and maneuver racks, carts, equipment, and materials
- Perform labeling and inventory-related tasks
- Follow installation drawings, work instructions, and standard operating procedures
- Work safely on ladders and in elevated, cramped, and noisy environments
- Push, pull, lift, and maneuver equipment as part of a team
- Complete documentation, ticketing, and inventory activities
- Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, and productivity
Tech Breakdown
Primary Focus:
- Structured cabling
- Cable pulling and routing
- Fiber and copper cabling
- Layer 1 infrastructure
- Low-voltage installation
- Data center equipment installation
Supporting Skills:
- Rack and equipment positioning
- Labeling
- Inventory systems
- Basic computer systems
- Installation diagrams and SOPs
Daily Responsibilities
- Perform hands-on cable installation and routing
- Work on ladders and in physically demanding areas
- Follow established installation procedures and safety requirements
- Move and position equipment and materials
- Complete repetitive installation and documentation tasks
- Communicate with team members and supervisors
- Maintain quality and productivity standards
- Adapt to changing priorities and project requirements
Physical Requirements
This is a physically demanding installation position. Candidates must be comfortable with:
- Standing and walking for extended periods
- Bending, kneeling, reaching, pushing, and pulling
- Climbing and working from ladders
- Working in elevated, cramped, and noisy environments
- Working in varying temperatures
- Lifting up to 35 lbs. individually
- Handling heavier equipment as part of a team
- Wearing required PPE
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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