Data Center Technician - United States - Columbus - On-site

About the Role

Join our team as a Data Center Technician in Columbus, United States. This is a full-time, on-site position where you'll support critical infrastructure at world-class data center facilities.

Compensation

Hourly contract rate – based on experience and assignment requirements

• Paid for actual hours worked on assigned projects or tickets

• No guaranteed 8-hour workday, minimum weekly hours, or fixed schedule

• Hourly rate, payment terms, and assignment details will be confirmed during recruitment and documented in the applicable contract or Statement of Work (SOW)

• Any applicable travel allowance or additional compensation will be confirmed separately based on the assignment

Work Setup

• Independent contractor / freelance engagement

• On-demand, dispatch-based work rather than a traditional permanent position

• Assignments may range from a few hours to a full day or longer

• Work may include regular business hours, evenings, weekends, and short-notice assignments depending on client requirements

• Technicians are expected to work independently onsite and coordinate with project managers, remote engineering teams, and data center personnel

• Assignments are generally within the local Toronto area or nearby locations

• Availability and workload depend on client demand; there are no guaranteed weekly hours

• Each assignment may have specific requirements, rates, or terms outlined in the applicable SOW

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment

• Perform structured cabling (copper and fiber optic)

• Execute hardware deployments and decommissions

• Monitor environmental systems (power, cooling, security)

• Respond to incidents and perform troubleshooting

• Maintain accurate documentation and asset tracking

• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams

• Participate in capacity planning and upgrades

• 2+ years of hands-on data center, IT infrastructure, server hardware, or related technical experience

• Hands-on experience with rack and stack operations, server installations, decommissions, and hardware deployments

• Strong structured cabling experience, including Cat5e/Cat6/Cat6a and fiber optic cabling (single-mode/multimode)

• Experience with cable routing, labeling, patching, and physical connectivity troubleshooting

• Experience troubleshooting and replacing server and network hardware, such as drives, RAM, power supplies, NICs, switches, and related components

• Ability to follow technical instructions, work orders, SOPs, and safety procedures

• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills

• Ability to work independently onsite and coordinate with remote engineering, NOC, and project teams

• Ability to safely lift and move equipment weighing 50+ lbs and work in a data center environment

• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to assigned data center locations in or near Toronto

• Comfortable working flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and short-notice assignments when required