Datacenter Technician - North Dakota
About The Position
The Data Center Technician (L1/L2) will support an onsite data center in North Dakota focused on AI infrastructure, including GPUs, liquid cooling, and cloud technology. The role involves installing and maintaining servers and network equipment, troubleshooting hardware and network issues, documenting work, and supporting ongoing data center operations and site expansion. The posting describes the position as contract-to-hire and notes opportunities for technical growth and potential advancement into leadership as the site expands. The role is listed as onsite in North Dakota, with interest in relocation required for candidates who are not already in the area. Travel to Ellendale, North Dakota, is covered. The posting says company-provided housing is free for consultants, winter-ready rental vehicles are shared between two technicians, lunch is catered, and other meal expenses may be reimbursed with receipts. The advertised pay range is $25.00–$32.00 per hour. Benefits may be available subject to eligibility and include medical, dental and vision coverage, insurance options, a 401(k), transportation benefits, an employee assistance program, and time off or leave.
Requirements
- Data center and hardware troubleshooting experience.
- Fundamentals of Layer 1 networking and cabling.
- An associate degree in IT or equivalent experience.
- Interest in relocating to North Dakota if not already in the area.
Responsibilities
- Rack, stack, cable, and install servers and network equipment.
- Troubleshoot hardware, network, and system issues.
- Perform diagnostics and root cause analysis.
- Maintain inventory and documentation.
- Support data center operations.
- Assist with training and site expansion efforts.
Benefits
- Travel expenses are covered, including airfare to Ellendale, North Dakota.
- Company-provided housing is free for consultants.
- Winter-ready rental vehicles are provided and shared between two technicians.
- Lunch is catered; other meal expenses may be reimbursed with receipts.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage may be available, subject to eligibility.
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage may be available, subject to eligibility.
- 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions may be available, subject to eligibility.
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents may be available, subject to eligibility.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage may be available, subject to eligibility.
- Health Spending Account (HSA) may be available, subject to eligibility.
- Transportation benefits may be available, subject to eligibility.
- Employee Assistance Program may be available, subject to eligibility.
- Time off or leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, may be available, subject to eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
