Data Center Technician – Level 2 – Nights
Job ID: 113561
Location: Hillsboro, Oregon [On-Site]
Category: Infrastructure
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 09/15/2026
Role Summary
This position involves supporting the installation and maintenance of hardware within high-performance, GPU-dense data centers. The role is focused on physical tasks such as rack, stack, and cable management of servers, storage, networking, and GPU systems. It requires a detail-oriented approach to hardware deployment and troubleshooting in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform rack, stack, and cable installation of servers, storage, networking, and GPU systems in data centers.
- Install rails, mount equipment, label assets, and ensure proper airflow and cable management.
- Connect and verify power, fiber, and copper network cabling according to data center standards.
- Support hardware moves, additions, and changes (MACs) across data center floors.
- Follow detailed deployment runbooks and engineering documentation.
- Conduct basic hardware validation, LED/port checks, and physical troubleshooting of equipment.
- Maintain accurate asset tracking, asset labeling, and documentation within internal systems.
- Collaborate with data center engineers and network teams during deployments and migrations.
- Adhere to ESD, safety, and security protocols during hardware handling and installations.
- Support decommissioning and removal of end-of-life hardware components.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on data center experience performing rack and stack operations.
- Strong understanding of server and network rack layouts.
- Knowledge of structured cabling, including fiber and copper connections.
- Experience working with power distribution units (PDUs).
- Proficiency in installing enterprise servers, such as Dell, HPE, Supermicro, or equivalent brands.
- Ability to interpret rack elevation diagrams and deployment instructions.
- Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and working within confined rack environments.
- Familiarity with ESD procedures and safe handling of sensitive hardware.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow precise instructions.
- Availability to work on-site in a fast-paced, technical environment.
Publishing Pay Range: $40.00 – $42.64 hourly
This position is based in office and requires employee to work on-site.
