Data Center Technician
Job ID: 113812
Location: Reno, Nevada [On-Site]
Category: Infrastructure
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 10/14/2026
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.
