Data Center Technician - Sandusky, OH

CoreWeave • Sandusky, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Data Center Technician helps keep data center operations available and reliable, meeting or exceeding defined service levels. The role involves hardware and network diagnostics followed by physical repair, and may include a rotating on-call schedule. It is a salaried, 100% onsite position at a data center location, with up to 10% travel to other data center locations as business needs require. The technician works hands-on to maintain the physical infrastructure that powers CoreWeave’s cloud and provides technical support to data center teams.

Requirements

• Computer hardware experience, including troubleshooting and assembly.
• Linux operating system experience.
• Ability to regularly transport and position equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to remain stationary, sitting or standing, for extended periods while performing diagnostic and repair tasks.
• Ability to maneuver in cramped or elevated spaces, such as under-floor areas or on ladders, to access server racks.
• Ability to perform fine motor tasks, including handling small hardware components and cables.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule in a 24/7 environment, including a rotating on-call shift.
• Ability to perform essential duties in a climate-controlled data center with fluctuating temperatures and variable airflow, including designated hot and cold aisles ranging from 60°F to 90°F.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and react quickly to issues.
• Must meet applicable U.S. government export-control eligibility requirements for access to export-controlled information.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on or education-based experience with computer hardware, including troubleshooting and repair.
• Hands-on or education-based data center experience.
• Hands-on or education-based computer networking experience.
• Experience with Python, Bash, or other scripting languages.
• Experience with Cisco IOS and/or Juniper JunOS.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in an IT-related field.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt quickly when troubleshooting complex physical infrastructure challenges.
• Curiosity about data center networking, server architectures, and automation scripts.
• Drive to maintain high standards of reliability and solve operational constraints.

Responsibilities

• Maintain data center operations to ensure service availability and reliability.
• Conduct hardware and network diagnostics and repairs.
• Perform root cause analysis of hardware and software failures.
• Respond to on-site equipment failures or emergencies within 60 minutes while scheduled on-call.
• Develop scripts to update server and networking hardware.
• Assemble and install equipment.
• Maintain inventory.
• Maintain test and tool equipment.
• Provide technical support to data center teams.
• Train internal teams.
• Develop documentation.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus, subject to eligibility.
• Equity awards, subject to eligibility.
• Medical insurance, 100% paid for by CoreWeave for the described US-based full-time offering.
• Dental insurance, 100% paid for by CoreWeave for the described US-based full-time offering.
• Vision insurance, 100% paid for by CoreWeave for the described US-based full-time offering.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Health Savings Account.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Ability to participate in an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• Mental wellness benefits through Spring Health.
• Family-forming support provided by Carrot.
• Paid parental leave.
• Flexible, full-service childcare support with Kinside.
• 401(k) with an employer match.
• Flexible PTO.
• Catered lunch each day at office and data center locations.
• Casual work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed