Data Center Technician

Role Summary

The Data Center Technician supports the installation, maintenance, and lifecycle management of servers, storage, networking, and GPU-based systems within a data center environment. This hands-on role performs hardware installation, structured cabling, equipment validation, and asset management while following established safety, security, and operational procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform rack, stack, and cabling installations for servers, storage, networking, and GPU-based systems.
• Install rails, mount equipment, label assets, and maintain proper airflow and cable management.
• Connect and validate power, fiber, and copper network cabling.
• Support hardware moves, additions, and changes throughout the data center.
• Follow deployment runbooks, technical procedures, and engineering documentation.
• Conduct basic hardware validation, including LED and port checks and physical troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate asset inventory, labeling, and deployment documentation.
• Collaborate with data center engineering and network teams during deployments, migrations, and infrastructure activities.
• Follow established ESD, safety, security, and equipment-handling procedures.
• Support decommissioning activities, including removal and preparation of end-of-life hardware for appropriate disposition.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on data center experience, including rack and stack activities.
• Strong understanding of server and network rack layouts, structured cabling, including fiber and copper, and Power Distribution Units (PDUs).
• Experience installing enterprise server platforms such as Dell, HPE, Supermicro, or comparable systems.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret rack elevation diagrams, deployment instructions, and technical documentation.
• Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the position, including lifting and handling equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Knowledge of ESD procedures and safe handling practices for sensitive hardware.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established technical procedures.
• Relevant education, training, certifications, or equivalent practical experience.
• Availability to work on-site.
• Must be authorized to work in the location where the position is based.

Publishing Pay Range: $30.00 – $35.00 hourly

This position is based in office and requires employee to work on-site.