Data Center Technician
About The Position
We are seeking an Entry-Level Hardware Technician to support the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of server and data center hardware. This role focuses on hands-on hardware support, component replacement, equipment deployment, and infrastructure maintenance within a data center environment. The ideal candidate has experience working with computer hardware, servers, or technical equipment and is comfortable performing physical installations, diagnostics, and repairs while following established procedures. This role is ideal for candidates looking to build a career in server hardware, data center operations, or IT infrastructure support through hands-on experience with enterprise hardware systems.
Requirements
- Experience working with computer hardware, servers, or data center equipment.
- Rack and stack experience.
- Hardware troubleshooting and component replacement.
- Cable management and labeling.
- Basic understanding of networking connectivity and hardware diagnostics.
- Ability to follow technical documentation and standard operating procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Data center experience.
- Experience with server hardware maintenance and repair.
- Familiarity with fiber optic cabling and cleaning procedures.
- Knowledge of firmware and software installation processes.
- Experience with hardware inventory and asset management systems.
Responsibilities
- Perform rack and stack installation of servers and related hardware.
- Support Middle of Rack (MOR) buildouts and hardware deployments.
- Stage, route, and label power and network cables.
- Install hardware components and peripherals according to documented procedures.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot server and hardware issues.
- Replace failed components, including drives, memory, power supplies, and other field-replaceable units (FRUs).
- Perform basic server repairs on rack-mounted and discrete server systems.
- Conduct power cycles and hardware resets as required.
- Scope, test, quality-check, and troubleshoot power and cable connections.
- Install software, firmware, and hardware updates.
- Perform preventative maintenance and equipment inspections.
- Clean and maintain fiber optic connections and links.
- Assist with system validation, testing, and quality control activities.
- Maintain accurate hardware asset records and inventory updates.
- Perform physical audits of equipment and storage media.
- Process hardware returns and RMA activities.
- Support asset tracking and equipment lifecycle management.
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
No Education Listed
