Softworld, a Kelly Company · 1 day ago
Data Center / Hardware Installation Technician
Santa Clara, CA
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$35/hr - $40/hr
4+ years expSoftworld, a Kelly Company, is seeking an experienced Hardware Installation Technician to support data center buildouts and infrastructure deployments. This role involves the physical installation, cabling, troubleshooting, and inventory management of server and networking equipment, ensuring compliance with detailed schematics and best practices.
Human ResourcesInformation TechnologyStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Vidhi Kundalia, MS, Ed.S
Responsibilities
Physically install and configure server racks in data center environments
Mount servers, networking, and related hardware into racks per provided schematics and build plans
Connect, route, label, and neatly secure fiber, Ethernet, and power cabling according to design specifications
Troubleshoot and resolve fiber optic and copper networking connectivity issues
Ensure proper cable management, airflow, and compliance with data center standards
Organize, track, and inventory a diverse range of hardware components and equipment
Maintain accurate documentation of installations, changes, and inventory
Follow safety procedures and operational guidelines at all times
Qualification
Required
4–6 years of hands-on experience in data center hardware installation or similar roles
Proven experience with rack-and-stack operations, structured cabling, and cable management
Strong troubleshooting skills for fiber optic and copper networking connections
Experience working from schematics, diagrams, and installation plans
Familiarity with inventory management and asset tracking systems
Ability to lift and install server equipment in a data center environment
Preferred
Experience working in large-scale data centers or enterprise environments
Knowledge of industry standards for cabling, labeling, and rack layouts
Company
Softworld, a Kelly Company
Softworld has developed expertise across five distinct staffing and consulting practices over the past 25 years.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-04-06Acquired
Leadership Team
Steven Edwards
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2023-01-24
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