Data Center Technician (Entry level role)

Startech Networks•Fredericksburg, VA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Handyman – Labels & Warehouse Logistics supports data center operations through accurate asset labeling, inventory management, material handling, and warehouse organization. The role ensures equipment, racks, cables, and infrastructure components are properly identified and tracked while maintaining efficient warehouse and staging operations. Working with data center technicians, logistics teams, and vendors, the Handyman supports receiving, storage, movement, and deployment of equipment in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment. The position is onsite in Fredericksburg, Virginia. One Handyman onsite must be capable of leading and assigning work to other Handymen.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Familiarity with labeling equipment and asset management practices.
Ability to read asset lists, work orders, and shipping documents.
Experience using handheld scanners, inventory systems, or Microsoft Office applications.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to lift and move equipment and materials safely.
Understanding of workplace safety procedures and material handling best practices.
Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. (23 kg).
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and climb ladders for extended periods.
Ability to work in warehouse and data center environments while following strict safety and security requirements.

Responsibilities

Install, replace, and maintain equipment labels, asset tags, rack labels, cable labels, and directional signage.
Ensure labels meet data center standards, asset management requirements, and operational procedures.
Verify label accuracy and report discrepancies between physical assets and inventory records.
Receive, unload, inspect, and stage incoming equipment and materials.
Organize warehouse stock and maintain designated storage locations for parts, tools, and consumables.
Perform inventory counts, stock audits, and cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy.
Move materials between the warehouse, staging areas, and data halls.
Prepare equipment and materials for deployment, relocation, or decommissioning.
Track inventory transactions using warehouse management systems, spreadsheets, or ticketing tools.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe warehouse, staging room, and data center work areas.
Remove packaging materials, dispose of waste properly, and support recycling initiatives.
Assist technicians with basic installation support, equipment handling, and logistics coordination.
Print and apply labels to racks, cables, devices, and infrastructure components.
Verify asset IDs and update records as needed.
Compare received shipments against packing slips and purchase orders.
Maintain supplies of labels and warehouse materials.
Respond to work orders, service requests, and logistics tickets.
Support asset tracking and documentation activities.
For one onsite Handyman, lead and disseminate work to other Handymen.