Data Center Technician - Level 2 - Nights (Wed-Sun)

Role Summary

This position supports the installation, maintenance, and management of high-performance computing hardware within a data center environment. The role is responsible for rack, stack, and cable activities involving servers, storage, networking, and GPU systems. This position is well suited for someone who is detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, mission-critical data center environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform rack, stack, and cable installation for servers, storage, networking, and GPU systems.
• Install rails, mount equipment, label assets, and maintain proper airflow and cable management.
• Connect and verify power, fiber, and copper network cabling according to established data center standards.
• Assist with hardware moves, additions, and changes across data center environments.
• Follow deployment runbooks, technical documentation, and engineering instructions during equipment setup and maintenance.
• Conduct basic hardware validation, including LED and port checks and physical troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate asset tracking, labeling, and related documentation.
• Collaborate with data center engineering and network teams during deployments and migrations.
• Follow established ESD, safety, and security protocols.
• Support the decommissioning and removal of end-of-life hardware as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on data center experience, including rack and stack activities.
• Strong understanding of server and network rack layouts and structured cabling, including fiber and copper.
• Familiarity with power distribution units (PDUs) and enterprise server installation, including Dell, HPE, Supermicro, or comparable systems.
• Ability to accurately interpret rack elevation diagrams, deployment instructions, and technical documentation.
• Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the position, including lifting and handling equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Knowledge of ESD procedures and safe handling practices for sensitive hardware.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical instructions and established procedures.
• Experience working in high-density or GPU-focused data center and high-performance computing environments is a plus.
• Experience with hot/cold aisle containment and large-scale hardware refreshes or migrations is preferred.
• Basic familiarity with Linux is helpful but not required.

Publishing Pay Range: $40.00 - 42.64 hourly
Location: Onsite

This position is based in office and requires employee to work on-site.