Data Center Technician III

Astreya

. Install, move, and decommission hardware including cabinets, shelves, power strips, rails, fiber/copper/other cables and cable management, servers, storage, and other devices in the Data Center .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $29 - $45 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Data Center operations, including hardware installation, maintenance, and cabling systems. Proficient in following Standard Operating Procedures and ensuring effective communication while managing tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Data Center MaintenanceCabling Systems ExperienceExcellent Communication SkillsKnowledge of Data Center Best PracticesAbility to Operate Material Handling Equipment

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Hard Skills

Cabling SystemsData Center MaintenanceTroubleshooting SkillsComputer Hardware KnowledgeData Center Best PracticesFiber/Copper TestingCable ManagementUnderstanding of Networking ComponentsAbility to Lift 50 PoundsProficiency in MS Office

Soft Skills

Strong Organization SkillsGood JudgmentAdaptability to Changing PrioritiesEffective CommunicationMentoring Skills

Tools & Technologies

Material Handling EquipmentServer LiftsPallet JacksForkliftsStandard Desktop PC Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

US PassportReal ID

Industry Keywords

Data Center OperationsStandard Operating ProceduresAsset TaggingOn-Call SupportSafety PoliciesSecurity PoliciesFiber/Copper TopologiesElectrical InfrastructureHVAC SystemsCable Routing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Ruby on Rails

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Install, move, and decommission hardware including cabinets, shelves, power strips, rails, fiber/copper/other cables and cable management, servers, storage, and other devices in the Data Center
Confirm and label devices, racks, and cables
Asset tagging and scanning
Perform data center maintenance
Document processes and server installations
Work in a standard ticketing system, providing clear, timely, and appropriate customer communications
Work under the direction of the Site Operations Supervisor and/or Operations Manager
Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Program Policies, Safety Policies, and Security Policies while meeting quality and quantity requirements
Make recommendations for solutions and take ownership of results
May mentor less experienced team members
Physically assist in moving and racking equipment
Perform other duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a US Citizen, no dual citizenship
Must have US Passport and Real ID
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 5 to 8 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise
Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Ability to respond to any On-Call request within 1 hour, while on-call
Experience cabling systems (power/copper/fiber/other) correctly based on ticket requirements and SOP standards
Experience working with CAT5e and CAT6 copper cable and multi-mode and single-mode fiber
Proven ability to adapt to changing priorities, conditions, and circumstances
Strong organization skills
Working knowledge of computer hardware
Understanding of networking components and infrastructures
Knowledge of copper and fiber testers
Excellent troubleshooting skills
Understanding of Data Center best practices (i.e. basic fault tolerance, cable routing, calculating power usage)
Experience with cable management and knowledge of how to run fiber and copper in a data center
Knowledge of Data-Center electrical, HVAC, and bandwidth infrastructures as well as fiber/copper topologies
Able to operate material handling equipment – server lifts, pallet jacks, and forklifts (if certified)
Proficiency working with standard desktop PC tools and applications, such as MS Office, MS Outlook, web browsers, etc.
Ability to learn new software
Must provide own transportation to work locations
Able to safely lift and move a minimum of fifty (50) pounds
Must have the ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing
Must have the ability to move from place to place within an office environment
Must be able to use a computer
Must have the ability to communicate effectively
Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers