Posted August 12, 2026
Data Center / Lab Technician - 3-Month Contract
DataNet IT
Durham, NC, US
Full Time
1USD - 2USD per hour
Job Description
Job Description
Data Center / Lab Technician – 3-Month Contract
Position Summary
Position Summary
We are seeking a hands-on Data Center / Lab Technician for a 3-month contract to support engineering lab activities, including hardware installation, cabling, equipment movement, and lab documentation.
- Install racks, servers, network devices, and other lab hardware.
- Perform copper and fiber cabling, cable tracing, routing, and labeling.
- Read and understand topology drawings and rack layouts.
- Trace LVC (low-voltage cabling) and update/maintain documentation.
- Handle servers, network equipment, optics, and other hardware safely.
- Label equipment and cables accurately.
- Assist with equipment moves, inventory, and lab cleanup.
- Follow site safety, ESD, and security procedures.
- Hands-on experience in a data center, engineering lab, or IT infrastructure environment.
- Ability to read topology/cabling drawings and trace physical connections.
- Familiarity with copper/fiber cabling, racks, servers, and network equipment.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
- Ability to lift/move equipment and work on your feet for extended periods.
