Data Center Technician

TEKsystems • Atlanta, GA

19h • $22 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

Data Center Technician – Ellendale, ND (Must Be Willing to Relocate)
Job Responsibilities
Ensure availability and reliability of data center operations
Diagnose and repair hardware and network issues
Perform root cause analysis on hardware/software failures
Train internal teams and develop technical documentation
Provide hands-on technical support to data center teams
Develop scripts for server and network hardware updates
Maintain inventory and manage equipment installations
Conduct maintenance on test and tooling equipment
Travel occasionally to other data center locations
Skills & Qualifications
Experience with computer hardware (troubleshooting, assembly)
Proficiency in Linux operating systems
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in elevated locations
Comfortable in a 24/7 operational environment with on-call rotation
Strong time management, organizational, and communication skills
Quick problem-solving and task prioritization abilities
Physical requirements met with reasonable accommodations
Employee Value Proposition (EVP)
Be part of the forefront of AI infrastructure development:
Work with cutting-edge technologies like GPU cloud computing and Kubernetes
Join a pioneering data center built with AI infrastructure in mind, including building-level liquid cooling
Access to next-gen GPUs not yet deployed at scale globally
Opportunity to grow with the site as it expands from 1/3 capacity to full build-out over 6–18 months
Contract Details
Contract-to-hire: 6 months to 1 year
Sign-on bonus for relocation:
$2,500 (short-distance)
$5,000 (long-distance)
Location
Ellendale, North Dakota
Contract Perks
$25 per diem for meals on working days
Paid lodging
Rental car provided

Requirements

• Experience with computer hardware (troubleshooting, assembly)
• Proficiency in Linux operating systems
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in elevated locations
• Comfortable in a 24/7 operational environment with on-call rotation
• Strong time management, organizational, and communication skills
• Quick problem-solving and task prioritization abilities
• Physical requirements met with reasonable accommodations

Responsibilities

• Ensure availability and reliability of data center operations
• Diagnose and repair hardware and network issues
• Perform root cause analysis on hardware/software failures
• Train internal teams and develop technical documentation
• Provide hands-on technical support to data center teams
• Develop scripts for server and network hardware updates
• Maintain inventory and manage equipment installations
• Conduct maintenance on test and tooling equipment
• Travel occasionally to other data center locations

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed