Entry Level Data Center Technician

The Archetype Strategy
Virginia

Data Center Technician Trainee (No Experience Required)

Location: Northern Virginia
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time

Launch Your Career in the Data Center Industry

Looking for a career with long-term growth instead of just another job?

We are hiring Data Center Technician Trainees to join our team in Northern Virginia. No experience is required. We are looking for dependable, hardworking individuals with a positive attitude who are eager to learn a skilled trade.

You'll receive paid, hands-on training from experienced technicians and learn everything you need to become a successful Data Center Technician. This is an entry-level opportunity with excellent advancement potential in one of the fastest-growing industries in the country.

What You'll Learn

Our training program will teach you how to:

  • Install and organize copper and fiber optic cabling
  • Rack and stack servers and networking equipment
  • Install cable management systems
  • Read construction drawings and layouts
  • Label and document cabling
  • Use industry-standard hand tools
  • Follow data center safety procedures
  • Work alongside experienced technicians on active projects
  • Understand data center infrastructure and best practices

No previous knowledge is necessary—we'll teach you everything you need to know.

Responsibilities

  • Assist experienced technicians with daily installations
  • Learn proper installation techniques for structured cabling
  • Organize and label cables according to project standards
  • Build and install equipment racks
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment
  • Follow all company and customer safety requirements
  • Work as part of a team to complete projects on schedule
  • Continuously develop your technical skills through on-the-job training

Qualifications

No experience required!

We're looking for candidates who are:

  • Reliable and dependable
  • Eager to learn a new career
  • Comfortable working with their hands
  • Able to follow directions and work in a team environment
  • Detail-oriented with a strong work ethic
  • Able to pass a background check and drug screening (if required)

Preferred (But Not Required)

  • Construction experience
  • Warehouse experience
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Electrical or low-voltage experience
  • Military experience
  • Trade school education

Physical Requirements

  • Lift up to 50 pounds
  • Stand, walk, bend, and kneel throughout the day
  • Work on ladders when necessary
  • Use basic hand tools safely
  • Work in active construction and data center environments

Compensation & Benefits

  • Starting Pay: $15.00–$18.00 per hour
  • Paid, hands-on training
  • Full-time, stable employment
  • Opportunities for overtime
  • Career advancement into higher-level technician roles
  • Health, dental, and vision benefits (where applicable)
  • Paid holidays and PTO
  • 401(k) opportunities (where applicable)

Posted 2026-08-03

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