Data Center Technician – Rack & Stack / IMAC

Job Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Data Center Technician to support data center infrastructure deployments, equipment installations, relocations, upgrades, and decommissioning activities. The ideal candidate has experience with rack-and-stack operations, structured cabling, hardware installation, and IMAC (Install, Move, Add, Change) services.

This role is suited for a technically inclined professional who enjoys working with servers, network equipment, cabling, and physical IT infrastructure in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Key Responsibilities

Rack & Stack / Hardware Deployment

• Install, mount, and secure servers, network switches, routers, storage devices, and other IT equipment in data center racks and cabinets.

• Perform rack-and-stack activities according to rack elevation diagrams, installation instructions, and project specifications.

• Stage, inventory, label, and prepare equipment for deployment.

• Connect power and network cables and maintain organized cable management.

• Verify equipment placement, connections, labeling, and installation quality.

IMAC Services – Install, Move, Add, Change

• Perform installation, relocation, expansion, replacement, and configuration changes involving data center hardware.

• Disconnect, deinstall, relocate, reinstall, and reconnect servers, network devices, and associated infrastructure.

• Support hardware refreshes, data center migrations, equipment upgrades, and infrastructure expansion projects.

• Follow approved work orders, change-control procedures, and installation plans.

• Coordinate with project leads and IT teams to complete assigned work accurately and on schedule.

Cabling & Connectivity

• Install, route, dress, label, and organize copper Ethernet and fiber-optic cabling.

• Perform cable tracing, patching, and connections between servers, switches, and patch panels.

• Follow cabling diagrams and port assignments to ensure accurate connectivity.

• Perform basic connectivity checks and assist with troubleshooting cabling or hardware installation issues.

• Maintain clean, organized racks and pathways while following data center cabling standards.

Testing, Documentation & Asset Management

• Verify equipment installation and connectivity before project handoff.

• Record hardware serial numbers, asset tags, rack locations, cable connections, and equipment movements.

• Update work orders, inventory records, installation checklists, and project documentation.

• Identify installation issues, damaged equipment, or discrepancies and escalate them appropriately.

• Follow site security, safety, equipment-handling, and change-management procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in data center operations, IT hardware deployment, rack-and-stack, IMAC services, structured cabling, or a related technical field.

• Hands-on experience installing, removing, moving, or replacing IT hardware.

• Familiarity with servers, network switches, racks, cabinets, patch panels, and power connections.

• Basic understanding of copper and fiber cabling and network connectivity.

• Ability to follow technical instructions, equipment layouts, cabling diagrams, and established procedures.

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and troubleshooting ability.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a project-driven environment.

• Reliable attendance, effective communication, and a commitment to completing work safely and accurately.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting enterprise data centers or large-scale IT infrastructure deployments.

• Familiarity with fiber-optic connectors, copper patching, cable testing, and structured cabling standards.

• Experience with hardware decommissioning, equipment migrations, and technology refresh projects.

• Familiarity with ticketing systems, asset management databases, ServiceNow, or data center infrastructure management tools.

• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, or vendor-specific hardware certifications.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to work onsite in a data center or technical infrastructure environment.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and work within equipment racks for extended periods.

• Ability to lift and move IT equipment and materials in accordance with site safety requirements.

• Willingness to follow applicable safety, security, and electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures.

• Flexibility to support scheduled maintenance windows or occasional overtime, as required.

What Makes a Strong Candidate?

The strongest candidates are hands-on technicians who have physically installed and removed equipment, performed rack-and-stack work, managed copper or fiber connections, and completed hardware moves or changes. Candidates with structured cabling, telecommunications installation, field services, or enterprise hardware deployment experience may also be a good fit.

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Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.