Data Center Technician

Job Description – Data Center Technician

Job Title: Data Center Technician
Experience: 4+ Years
Location: Ohio, USA

Job Summary

Value Technology Inc. is seeking an experienced Data Center Technician with at least 4 years of hands-on experience in data center operations, infrastructure support, hardware installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.

The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of server hardware, networking equipment, cabling, rack installations, and data center operations. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining infrastructure reliability, supporting daily operations, and ensuring high availability of data center systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of servers, storage systems, and network devices.
• Install, rack, stack, and decommission servers, switches, routers, and other data center equipment.
• Perform structured cabling, including fiber optic and copper cabling.
• Troubleshoot hardware failures involving servers, power supplies, memory, disks, and network connectivity.
• Monitor data center infrastructure and respond to hardware alerts and incidents.
• Perform equipment replacements, upgrades, and preventive maintenance.
• Support network connectivity, patch panels, cable management, and connectivity testing.
• Work with data center operations teams to maintain uptime and availability.
• Follow data center security policies, safety procedures, and operational standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation of installations, configurations, and maintenance activities.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of experience in Data Center Operations or Infrastructure Support.
• Hands-on experience with server rack installation, rack and stack activities.
• Strong knowledge of server hardware (Dell, HP, Lenovo).
• Experience with Windows Server and Linux environments.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs).
• Hands-on experience with fiber optic and copper cabling.
• Knowledge of switches, routers, patch panels, and network connectivity.
• Experience troubleshooting hardware and infrastructure issues.
• Familiarity with ticketing systems and incident management processes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced data center environment.