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

About the Role

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

Compensation & Work Setup

Hourly contract/freelance position

• Paid for actual hours worked on each assignment

• Assignments may range from a few hours to longer shifts depending on client requirements

• No guaranteed 8-hour workday or fixed number of hours per week

• Hourly rate will be discussed based on experience and assignment requirements

Work Schedule

• On-demand / dispatch-based

• Assignment schedules vary based on client requirements

• Some assignments may require short-notice availability

• Nights and weekends may be required depending on the assignment

• Technicians should be comfortable working independently with minimal supervision onsite

• Please note: This is not a traditional full-time position. Assignments and schedules vary based on client demand.

Work Authorization

• Candidates must have the legal right to work in the United States for these contract assignments.

• Visa or work-permit sponsorship is not provided.

• Candidates must already have the appropriate work authorization and should not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

• Candidates may be asked to confirm their work authorization during the hiring process.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment

• Perform structured cabling, including copper and fiber optic

• Execute hardware deployments, replacements, and decommissions

• Perform onsite troubleshooting and hardware break/fix

• Rack, stack, de-rack, and relocate equipment as required

• Perform power cycling and basic equipment checks

• Follow MOPs, SOPs, safety procedures, and client requirements

• Maintain accurate documentation, tickets, photos, and asset records

• Coordinate with remote engineering, NOC, operations, and client teams

• Support planned maintenance, upgrades, and infrastructure changes

• Work independently onsite and escalate issues when required

• Data center or IT infrastructure experience

• Server hardware and networking knowledge

• Reliable and professional with strong communication

• Proximity to local data center facilities

• Flexible schedule for on-call/emergency work