Junior Data Center Technician

Role- Junior Data Center Technician
Location – The Woodlands, TX ( Hybrid )
Job Type : Contract- W2

Job Description :

The Data Center Operation team supports the company’s fast growth by deploying and operating hyperscale datacenters. The team takes full onsite responsibility for each site and manages the end-to-end lifecycle of hardware fleet operations, providing scalable and reliable infrastructure solutions and services for AI workloads. 

Responsibilities 

• Install, rack, and deploy server and networking hardware in datacenter environments. 
• Perform cable management tasks including reseating, labeling, and replacing network, power, and fiber/copper cabling. 
• Execute server tray swaps and hardware replacements following established operational procedures. 
• Respond to incidents and support onsite troubleshooting while maintaining aggressive SLA requirements. 
• Document maintenance activities, hardware changes, and inventory updates accurately in tracking systems. 
• Conduct visual inspections and basic diagnostics to identify potential hardware or connectivity issues. 
• Work within rotating shifts or hold on-call responsibilities to support 24/7 operations. 
• Maintain positive and collaborative working relationships with customers, vendors, partner teams, and internal stakeholders. 

Basic Qualifications 

• High school diploma or equivalent required. 
• Basic understanding of computer hardware and IT infrastructure concepts. 
• Familiarity with server hardware components and basic troubleshooting concepts. 
• Basic networking knowledge including copper/fiber cabling and connectivity standards. 
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow technical procedures precisely. 
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in datacenter environments. 
• Strong organizational and time management skills in fast-paced operational settings. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Previous experience in IT support, computer repair, or technical operations environments. 
• Familiarity with datacenter equipment, ticketing systems, or asset tracking tools. 
• Technical certifications or relevant coursework in IT, networking, or infrastructure operations. 
• Experience supporting hardware deployments or break/fix activities. 
• Exposure to Linux systems or command-line environments. 
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-availability technical environments. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with attention to clarity and detail.