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Indeed: data center roles in the US offer a ~42% pay premium for hourly maintenance and installation workers compared with similar jobs at other businesses

Powering the nation's massive AI build-out requires lots of walking, checking for burning smells and monitoring for bird damage

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Indeed: data center roles in the US offer a ~42% pay premium for hourly maintenance and installation workers compared with similar jobs at other businesses

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