Data Center Technician – Ashburn

Role Summary
This role involves the decommissioning and removal of laboratory equipment, racks, and cabling within a technical environment. It requires a detail-oriented individual capable of systematically dismantling hardware, managing cabling workflows, and supporting asset documentation. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to lab decommissioning projects in a structured and safety-compliant manner.

Responsibilities

• Uninstall laboratory equipment from test bays and staging areas, ensuring proper handling and safety protocols.
• Dismantle and unbolt 2-post and 4-post racks, preparing equipment for disposal or repurposing.
• Identify and safely remove unused or abandoned cabling from raised floor spaces, tracing cables as far as practical until obstructed or reaching active cabinets.
• Conduct organized, row-by-row removal and cleaning of cabling and equipment within the lab environment.
• Collect decommissioned assets, place them onto pallets, and assist with basic serial number tracking for inventory management.
• Remove unused peripheral equipment and cardboard from lab floors, storing items securely on pallets.
• Document the cleanup process with photographs and written records, including asset disposition details.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace throughout all stages of decommissioning activities.
• Follow safety and lab access protocols in accordance with site policies and procedures.
• Complete Jira tickets for assigned tasks, providing updates and follow-up as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in laboratory or technical equipment decommissioning, equipment removal, or similar roles.
• Ability to handle tools for unbolting and dismantling racks and hardware.
• Familiarity with cable management, including identifying, removing, and safely handling cabling and wiring.
• Capable of documenting equipment and cabling status with photographs and written records.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift and move equipment and pallets, adhering to safety standards.
• Excellent communication skills for documenting processes and coordinating with team members.
• Must be available to work on-site at the designated location.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and work within a controlled environment.
• Available for potentially physically intensive tasks, including lifting, bending, and crawling under raised floors.

Publishing Pay Range: $35.00 – $40.00 Hourly
This position is based in office and requires employee to work on-site.