Data Center Technician - Technical IT

Job Title

Data Center Technician – Technical IT 2

Boydton, VA

$26.00/hr – $29.00/hr

The main function of a Data Center Technician is to monitor software to process business, scientific, engineering, and other data according to operating instructions.

• Prepares, stages, sets up, and performs startups and shutdowns (e.g., racks, hard drives, switches) according to specific instructions, checklists, guides, standard protocols, and emails.
• Performs post‑execution quality checks and verifies that grounding, staging, labeling, and cabling are set up properly according to safety protocols, deployment standards, and planned Network Design Tasks (NDTs).
• Performs diagnostics and troubleshooting following standard procedures, quickly identifies the cause(s) of issues, and replaces faulty components. Decommissions hardware for simple changes and refreshes (e.g., memory upgrades, OS rebuilds) following standard procedures with minimal guidance.
• Follows procedures to communicate, report, and escalate incidents to appropriate Datacenter Technician Leads.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of computer hardware, servers, and components.
• 1+ year(s) of experience supporting IT equipment or related technology.
• Basic understanding of how to use Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Flexibility to work non‑standard business hours that may include weekends and/or holidays.
• Previous datacenter experience is a plus.

• Monitor the system for equipment failure or errors in performance.
• Respond to program error messages by finding and correcting problems or terminating the program.
• Help programmers and systems analysts test and debug new programs.
• Operate spreadsheet programs and other types of software to load and manipulate data and to produce reports.

• Associate's degree in computer programming or equivalent training required.
• 2–4 years’ experience required.
• Verbal and written communication skills, problem‑solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Basic ability to work independently and manage one’s time.

B: 10‑hrs (Thu‑Sat) & (Wed‑Sat)

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and essential industry supporting critical infrastructure.
• Engage in meaningful work that ensures operational excellence and safety.
• Gain valuable experience with high‑tech electrical systems and data center operations.
• Work with a dedicated team committed to safety and innovation.
• Access to a supplier‑provided Windows 11 laptop and necessary PPE to ensure safety and productivity.

P.S. No third party or C2C.

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