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Data Center Technician (Night Shift)

United States, Illinois, Chicago💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-10 → 2026-07-27

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

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

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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## About the role Datacenter Operations Reviews Process Change Notifications (PCNs) and develops an understanding of the impact to work execution and awareness to changes within their area of work and/or the work of others. Asks questions when they do not have required information and may provide feedback on changes to processes to experienced technicians and/or direct-line management. Completes assigned tickets efficiently and in alignment with relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) per task type with guidance from experienced technicians. Seeks guidance from more experienced technicians on challenging or complex tickets. Complies with Data Center business unit policies, procedures, and deadlines with guidance from experienced technicians and/or direct-line management. Escalates issues related to compliance or operational assurance activities to direct-line management. Receives guidance and supervision to develop an understanding of standard processes and procedures for preparing, installing, performing diagnostics, troubleshooting, replacing, and/or decommissioning IT datacenter technology(ies) and equipment. Develops and acquires a fundamental understanding of the functions of, and interactions between cabling infrastructure, network, server, and storage equipment. Participates in daily safety briefings. Participates in the regular cadence of proactive safety observation reporting processes and systems. Contributes to a positive and effective team environment by sharing information with other shifts or technician teams, contributing in regular team meetings, asking questions, and partnering with other shifts of technician teams to complete smooth transition and effective handover of ticketed work. Develops an understanding of cross-functional Data Center processes to support partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. Develops an understanding of effective execution order strategy(ies) for assigned tasks with assistance from experienced technicians or direct-line management. Prepares, stages, sets up, and performs basic startups and shutdowns for hardware (e.g., racks, hard drives, switches) according to specific written instructions provided via checklists, guides, standard processes, emails, guidance from other technicians, and/or direction from management. Performs basic diagnostics and troubleshooting with guidance from experienced technicians and/or via standard procedures to identify the cause(s) of technical issues and replace faulty components in network, storage, or server equipment with zero-to-minimal customer and/or business disruption. Develops awareness of conditions, circumstances, and scenarios which may reflect significant customer or business impact within the Data Center environment. Processes data-bearing devices (DBDs) for destruction or confirms any-and-all such devices (e.g. hard-drives, solid-state drives, flash cards, etc.) contained within network, storage, or server equipment has been identified for eradication or destruction with guidance. ## Requirements - Applies to but is not limited to US-based Data Center roles: - Occasional climbing of ladders. - Frequent climbing of stairs and/or ramps. - Prolonged standing. - Occasional lifting 50lbs / 22.5kg. - Occasional push or pull 50-75 lbs / 22.5-34kg. with assistive device. - Normal visual acuity (near, far and peripheral with correction), defined via standard medical terms and applicable criteria. - Normal color vision for electrical work, defined via standard medical terms and applicable criteria. ## Nice to have - High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and basic knowledge of computer hardware and components OR equivalent experience. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: - Citizenship verification: This position requires verification of citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local government agency customers and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate's citizenship will be verified with a valid passport. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have authorization to work in the United States that does not now or in the future require employer sponsorship. ## What we offer - High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and basic knowledge of computer hardware and components AND 1+ year(s) experience supporting IT equipment or related technology OR equivalent experience. ## About us - (No content provided in the original text)
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