What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rack Integration Technicians - Rack Builds position at The Peak Organization?
Job Location: Franklin MA
We are seeking technicians with data center experience for a server hardware rack & stack integration project.
We have an exciting opportunity to work with a large equipment manufacturer to build the latest servers racks for AI data centers around the country. This will be a large effort, starting for a few months, but continuing much longer. We will be using the newest technologies for cooling and have an opportunity to learn about their inclusion in the assembly of the racks.
This job will be very hands on and require superior phyisical stamina.
Job Summary:
We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Rack Integration Technician to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the physical setup of IT infrastructure within data centers or other technical environments, including racking, stacking, and cabling equipment to ensure optimal performance and organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Racking & Stacking: Install servers, switches, storage devices, and other hardware in designated racks. Arrange equipment securely according to specifications, ensuring accessibility and efficient use of space. Ensure all equipment is securely mounted and aligned according to company standards.
- Cabling: Connect and route power, network, and other cables between devices, ensuring neat and organized cable management best practices are followed for easy access, airflow, and safety
- Label and document cable connections for easy identification and troubleshooting.
- Test and verify cable functionality and performance.
- Testing & Troubleshooting: Perform initial power-up tests to verify the proper installation of components, address connectivity issues, and troubleshoot any hardware or cabling faults.
- Assist in diagnosing and resolving hardware and cabling issues.
- Perform routine maintenance to ensure system reliability.
- Documentation: Accurately document rack layouts, cable routing, and hardware configurations to support future maintenance and troubleshooting. Update inventory records as equipment is installed.
- Collaboration: Work closely with network and systems engineers to ensure equipment installation aligns with system requirements and operational goals.
- Safety & Compliance: Follow all safety protocols and company policies, including ESD handling procedures, to maintain a safe and secure environment.
Qualifications:
Must have:
- Proven experience with rack integration and cabling.
- Familiarity with various server, storage, and networking equipment from leading vendors.
- Physical stamina to build and construct an significant number of server racks in a manufacturing enviornment
- Understanding of structured cabling standards and cable management practices.
- Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams and installation instructions.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with safety protocols in data center environments.
Preferred:
- Certifications preferred
- General tech, CompTIA A , CompTIA Network , CompTIA Server
- Data Center, CDCTP, DCCA
- Experience in data center or large-scale IT environments.
- Experience with network troubleshooting tools.
- Knowledge of data center power systems (e.g., PDU, UPS).
Work Environment:
- Physical capable to lift, bend, and work in tight spaces.
- Ability to lift heavy equipment (up to 50 lbs.)
Join our team and be a key player in building and maintaining cutting-edge IT infrastructure!
Salary : $38 - $40