Data Center Technician

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. Conduct day-to-day data center operations .

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $0 - $32 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data center operations, including installation and management of hardware assets, cable management, and project coordination. Proficient in asset management systems and capable of executing tasks under tight deadlines while ensuring safety and compliance with industry standards.

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Data Center OperationsProject ManagementAsset Management SystemsCable InstallationVendor Coordination

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Hard Skills

Data Center OperationsCable ManagementCopper and Fiber-Optic Cable InstallationAsset ManagementProject PlanningServer and Network Equipment ManagementInventory ManagementMicrosoft ExcelUnderstanding Drawings and SpecificationsPhysical Equipment Handling

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsMultitaskingRelationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Co-Location EnvironmentsTIA StandardsSafety ComplianceHazard ReportingProject Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct day-to-day data center operations
Travel to contracted client areas and data center locations
Install racks and equipment enclosures
Prepare equipment for installation
Update cable management systems as the data center cable plant changes
Update asset management systems as equipment is added or removed
Execute project tasks and work with teams to meet timelines
Communicate project status to teams and stakeholders
Provide capacity-planning information for space, power, data communications, and cooling
Manage vendor resources according to statements of work
Coordinate equipment delivery and shipping
Access, install, remove, and test copper and fiber-optic cable from the point of demarcation to data center whitespace
Perform whitespace cable installation
Terminate copper and fiber cabling
Perform moves, adds, and changes; install panels; manage patch cords; install cabinets; and make proper device connections
Perform inside/outside plant installation according to required TIA standards
Police computer rooms, maintain cleanliness, and prevent cardboard storage
Report hazards and safety violations
Work primarily 12-hour shifts, 3–4 days per week, with potential 24/7 availability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in data centers and co-location environments managing hardware assets
Willingness to travel for long periods of time
Demonstrable project management experience and ability to manage tasks under tight deadlines
Experience with servers, storage, and network equipment from different vendors
Experience contributing to detailed project plans involving cross-functional teams and challenging requirements
Ability to coordinate issue resolution across departmental teams
Experience coordinating vendors
Experience with asset management systems
Experience managing inventory of cable, power cords, and other infrastructure items
Ability to understand drawings, plans, and specifications
Ability to follow instructions and complete projects timely and qualitatively
Microsoft Excel spreadsheet competency
Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects
Strong methodology, processes, and metrics orientation
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Ability to lift at least 50–70 lbs. regularly and use server lifts or pallet jacks
Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment up to 40 lbs.
Ability to climb ladders and multiple flights of stairs
Ability to stand for long periods
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and reach
Basic physical fitness to respond quickly to emergencies
Ability to move quickly and efficiently in varied work environments
Good hand-eye coordination and dexterity
Clear vision, with or without correction, while wearing safety glasses
Ability to differentiate color-coded warning signs, labels, and cables
Ability to work across varied indoor temperatures
Ability to work outdoors in extreme temperatures, rain, or snow
Ability to work in elevated noise levels while wearing hearing protection
Valid driver's license for work-related travel, as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work-related travel expenses, including airfare, lodging, and per diem, will be provided
Travel opportunities across various United States data center locations
Equal employment opportunities
Reasonable accommodation for the job application/interview process, essential job functions, and employment benefits