Data Center Technician

Title: Data Center Technician (Level 1 or Level
2) – Santa Clara, CA 95050

Pay Rate: $28-$35/hr (depending on experience; with overtime opportunities)

Contract Duration: 3 months to start, potential extension (January 5th, 2026 through March 31st, 2026)

Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts (Day or Night)

Day Shift: Sunday – Tuesday, every other Wednesday; 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Night Shift: Thursday – Saturday, every other Wednesday; 6:30 PM – 6:30 AM

Pre-Employment Requirement: Must be willing to submit to background screening

Join a high-demand data center team supporting post-installation activities for a major network upgrade. Ideal for candidates with 1-2 years of data center experience who want to grow their skills in a fast-paced environment.

• Assist with network turn-up activities for newly installed infrastructure
• Perform break/fix work, including troubleshooting connectivity issues and replacing cables
• Support large-scale structured cabling efforts (fiber optics, Cat5/Cat6)
• Rack and stack servers, build cabinets, and handle installations/decommissioning
• Maintain accurate documentation of work performed

• 1-2 years of data center experience (L1 or L2)
• Familiarity with cabling (fiber/copper), racking/stacking, and basic troubleshooting
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule
• Strong attention to detail and safety mindset
• Basic understanding of Linux/Windows is a plus

L1/L2 Technicians ($28-30/hr + consistent overtime):

• Basic understanding of data center operations and cabling.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work in a team environment.

L3/L4 Technicians ($31-35/hr + consistent overtime):

• Advanced troubleshooting skills for fiber/copper cabling and hardware components.
• Familiarity with 400G technology and network turn-up processes preferred.
• Experience with large structured cabling systems is a plus.

Location: Santa Clara, CA 95050 (Candidates within 25-30 miles preferred: Santa Clara, San Jose, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Milpitas, Fremont, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Redwood City)

• Jeans or long pants
• Steel-toed or reinforced boots
• Gloves
• Hard hat and safety vest may be required at times

• Competitive pay with consistent overtime
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge infrastructure projects
• Fast-paced environment with room for growth

• Full legal name
• Work authorization status
• Preferred shift (Day or Night)
• Availability to start and interview
• Upcoming vacation plans (next 3 months)
• Contact information (phone and email)
• Updated Resume
• At least one professional reference

This is a Contract position based out of Santa Clara, CA.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 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)

This is a fully onsite position in Santa Clara, CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 30, 2025.

We’re an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.