Data Center Decommission Technician
About The Position
Modern data centers don’t just grow — they evolve. As new infrastructure comes online, legacy equipment must be carefully recycled in a way that protects data, recovers value, and supports long‑term sustainability goals. This role sits at the intersection of hardware operations, security, and responsible asset lifecycle management. As a Data Center Circular Operations Technician, you’ll help guide data center equipment through its final phase — from controlled shutdown and disassembly to component recovery and secure data destruction. Every step you take ensures operational integrity, regulatory compliance, and environmental responsibility. This is a hands‑on role for technicians who enjoy physical hardware work, repeatable processes, and knowing their work directly supports large‑scale infrastructure transformation.
Requirements
- 1–3+ years in a data center, warehouse, logistics, circular center, or IT operations environment
- Hands‑on experience with server hardware or component handling
- Prior exposure to break/fix or hardware troubleshooting workflows
- Familiarity with inventory systems, ticketing tools, or asset tracking platforms
- Comfortable working with physical IT hardware
- Strong process and documentation discipline
- Inventory and material handling experience
- Ability to follow runbooks and compliance requirements
- Works well independently in structured environments
Responsibilities
- Support data center decommissioning efforts, including receiving, staging, teardown, and asset preparation
- Recover and process reusable server components such as CPUs, DIMMs, NICs, and motherboards
- Perform secure destruction of data‑bearing devices (DBDs) following documented security procedures
- Assist with asset intake and tracking, including rack scanning and component-level documentation
- Prepare hardware for IT Asset Disposition (ITAD), ensuring traceability from rack to pallet
- Validate outbound shipments by confirming asset accuracy, carrier details, and safety requirements
- Conduct inventory audits and system updates to maintain accurate asset records
- Monitor and restock consumable materials required for daily operations
- Coordinate with logistics, operations, and technical teams to support workflow continuity
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safety‑compliant work environment
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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