Data Center Technician

Location: Reno, NV

Employment Type: Contract

Contract Duration: 1+ year to start

Pay Rate: $30–$40 per hour

• Experience working in
  hyperscale or GPU-dense data centers
  .
• Exposure to high-performance computing (HPC) environments
  .
• Knowledge of hot-aisle/cold-aisle containment and data center airflow best practices
  .

We are seeking an experienced Data Center Technician to support server, storage, networking, and GPU infrastructure deployments in a data center environment
. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of hands-on data center experience
, with a strong background in rack-and-stack installations, structured cabling, hardware moves, adds, changes, and physical hardware troubleshooting
. This role requires a detail-oriented professional who can follow engineering documentation and deployment runbooks precisely while maintaining high standards for safety, security, ESD protection, asset tracking, and cable management.

• Perform rack, stack, and cable installation of servers, storage, networking, and GPU systems
  .
• Install equipment rails, mount hardware, label assets, and ensure proper airflow and cable management.
• Connect and verify power, fiber, and copper network cabling.
• Assist with hardware moves, adds, and changes (MACs) across data center floors.
• Follow detailed deployment runbooks, rack elevation diagrams, and engineering documentation.
• Conduct basic hardware validation, including LED, port, connectivity, and physical checks.
• Perform basic physical troubleshooting of servers, networking equipment, cabling, and related infrastructure.
• Maintain accurate asset tracking, equipment labeling, and deployment documentation using internal tools.
• Partner with Data Center Engineers and Network teams during hardware deployments, migrations, and infrastructure changes.
• Support large-scale hardware refreshes, deployments, and migrations
  .
• Adhere strictly to ESD, safety, security, and data center operational protocols.
• Assist with the decommissioning, removal, and disposal of end-of-life hardware
  .
• Maintain a clean, organized, and properly managed work environment within data center spaces.

• Hands-on data center experience performing rack-and-stack installations.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Server and network rack layouts
  • Structured cabling, including fiber and copper
  • Power distribution units (PDUs
    )
  • Data center hardware installation and cable management
• Experience installing enterprise server hardware such as
  Dell, HPE, Supermicro, or equivalent
  .
• Ability to read and interpret rack elevation diagrams, deployment instructions, and engineering documentation.
• Familiarity with data center deployment processes and hardware lifecycle management.
• Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs and working in confined rack environments.
• Familiarity with ESD procedures and safe handling of sensitive electronic hardware.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise instructions and established procedures.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

• Experience working in
  hyperscale or GPU-dense data centers
  .
• Exposure to high-performance computing (HPC) environments
  .
• Knowledge of hot-aisle/cold-aisle containment and data center airflow best practices
  .
• Experience supporting large-scale hardware refreshes, migrations, or infrastructure deployments.
• Basic Linux familiarity is helpful but not required.

• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs
  .
• Ability to work in confined spaces around server racks and data center infrastructure.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and work around equipment for extended periods.
• Must be able to follow all…