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Data Center Technician (Night Shift)

United States, Illinois, Chicago💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-10 → 2026-09-29

Core

Hands-on technician performing hardware installation, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and decommissioning of network, server, and storage equipment in a data center environment.

Role type

Junior to mid-level Data Center Technician

Builds

IT infrastructure components (racks, switches, servers, storage) and maintains operational continuity

Domain

Data Center Operations / IT Infrastructure

Required skills

hardware installation, basic diagnostics, troubleshooting, component replacement, data destruction, ladder/stairs climbing, physical lifting

Preferred skills

understanding of cabling infrastructure, network/server/storage interactions, process compliance

Technologies

network equipment, server equipment, storage equipment, hard drives, solid-state drives, flash cards

Responsibilities

Prepare, stage, set up, and perform basic startups and shutdowns for hardware; Perform basic diagnostics and troubleshooting to identify causes of technical issues and replace faulty components; Process data-bearing devices for destruction; Complete assigned tickets efficiently in alignment with KPIs; Participate in daily safety briefings and proactive safety observation reporting.

Seniority

Junior, entry-level with guidance

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