Why This Role Stands Out
This on-site role offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge data center technology and hardware, providing excellent opportunities for skills development in a critical infrastructure environment. You'll thrive here if you have a solid foundation in data center operations and enjoy collaborating with remote teams to ensure seamless system performance. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a vital tech sector.
Quick Overview
Job Description
Data Center Operations – Smart Hands / Rack & Stack | Rensselaer, NY | On-Call Rotation
Position: Data Center Smart Hands
Work location: Rensselaer, New York
Duration: 06+ Months
Extension: Yes
Contract to Hire: Possible
Schedule: Mon–Fri, 8 AM – 5 PM (includes a rotating every-other-week on-call schedule)
Location: Onsite in Rensselaer, NY (No travel required)
What you’ll be doing:
Rack & Stack: Installing, removing, and organizing servers, switches, and network devices (must be comfortable lifting 50–100 lbs).
Smart Hands Support: Partnering with remote engineering teams to perform reboots, basic diagnostics, and cable management (copper/fiber).
Hardware Maintenance: Replacing components like power supplies, hard drives, memory, and fans.
What we are looking for:
2–5 years of data center, server room, or MDF/IDF closet experience.
Strong familiarity with enterprise hardware (Dell, HPE, Cisco) and ticketing tools (ServiceNow) is a huge plus.
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