Data Center Technician

Data Center Technician

Immediate need for a talented Data Center Technician. This is a 12+ Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Houston, TX (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested. Job ID:26-17888 Pay Range: (Pay Rate for L1- $23-24/hr and Pay Rate for L2- $28-30/hr ). Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key 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.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• L1 Data Center Technician: Exp 3+ years
• 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.
• 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.
• While sharing the submission, please mention the L1/L2 level.

Our client is a leading IT Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions.