Data Center Technician- Algona Iowa
About The Position
Simple Mining is seeking a Data Center Technician to support large-scale cryptocurrency mining operations. This is a full-time, on-site position in Osage, Iowa; daily commuting is required, and relocation is not provided. Starting pay is $20 per hour. The technician keeps site operations running by tracking and closing work tickets, prioritizing machines needing attention, and maintaining accurate records in Foreman and other systems. The role includes routine maintenance and basic repairs, troubleshooting miner performance and network issues, reading miner logs, addressing overheating, replacing filters, setting up IP addresses, and bringing new miners online. The technician also assists with miner and pod setup, maintains a clean, organized, and secure site, and supports or trains team members as needed. The work is hands-on and physical. It may involve lifting equipment, standing and moving throughout the day, working in tight spaces and outdoors in all weather, and working in loud environments. A flexible schedule may be required, including evenings or weekends if applicable. Required safety gear is provided at no cost. Employees must bring steel-toed boots on the first day, durable work pants, and weather-appropriate gear; prescription safety lenses may also be needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 1 year of hands-on or technical experience.
- Basic understanding of networks and IP addresses.
- Comfort learning new systems and entering data accurately.
- Reliable, self-motivated, and willing to do physical work.
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and 75 pounds occasionally.
- Able to stand, walk, bend, and kneel throughout the day; work in tight spaces around equipment and outdoors in all weather; and tolerate loud environments.
- Must be able to commute daily to the on-site work location.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not provided.
- Steel-toed boots are required on day one; bring durable work pants and weather-appropriate gear.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with ASIC miners or similar equipment.
- Familiarity with Foreman or BTC Tools.
- Network setup or troubleshooting experience.
Responsibilities
- Track and close work tickets quickly.
- Prioritize machines that need attention.
- Maintain accurate records in Foreman and other systems.
- Perform routine maintenance and basic repairs.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment issues.
- Read miner logs and resolve performance problems.
- Handle overheating, replace filters, and keep machines running efficiently.
- Monitor machines using Foreman and BTC Tools.
- Troubleshoot network and connectivity issues.
- Set up IP addresses and bring new miners online.
- Assist with setup of miners and pods.
- Keep the site clean, organized, and secure.
- Support and train team members as needed.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Room to grow with a fast-moving company
- Required safety gear provided at no cost
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
