Data Center Technician - Australia - Mitchell - On-site

Reboot Monkey; Mount Mitchell; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Reboot Monkey in Mitchell, Australia seeks an experienced Data Center Technician for on-site, contract work supporting mission-critical infrastructure. The role covers hardware installations, structured cabling, server racking, and troubleshooting, with remote NOC coordination.

Requires 2+ years in data center/IT infra and strong cable skills; certifications preferred; on-site with lifting requirements. Rates range from AUD 38–50 per hour, dependent on experience and project complexity, with

Qualifications

• 2+ years in data center or IT infrastructure
• Strong cabling knowledge: Cat5e/6/6a and fiber types
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work on raised floors
• CDCP/CDCS and CCNA/CompTIA Network+ preferred
• Fluent English with professional communication

Responsibilities

• Perform hardware installations, decommissions, and migrations
• Execute structured cabling (copper and fiber optic)
• Server racking, stacking, and labeling
• Cross-connects and patch panel work
• Troubleshoot connectivity and hardware issues
• Document all work with photos and detailed notes
• Coordinate with remote NOC and client teams

Skills

Data center experience

Cable skills

Professional communication

Tools

DCIM

Ticketing systems

Fiber inspection equipment

Cable testers

Label makers

Screwdrivers

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Data Center Technician for freelance/contract work in Mitchell, Australia. This is an on-site position supporting mission-critical infrastructure at premier data center facilities.

Compensation

A$38-50/hr (AUD hourly)
Rates vary based on experience level and project complexity. Emergency and after-hours work may qualify for premium rates.

Engagement Type

• Contract/Freelance basis
• Flexible scheduling available
• Project-based or ongoing support
• Remote hands and smart hands services

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hardware installations, decommissions, and migrations
• Execute structured cabling (copper and fiber optic)
• Conduct server racking, stacking, and labeling
• Perform cross-connects and patch panel work
• Troubleshoot connectivity and hardware issues
• Document all work with photos and detailed notes
• Coordinate with remote NOC and client teams
• 2+ years data center or IT infrastructure experience
• Strong cabling skills (Cat5e/6/6a, single-mode/multi-mode fiber)
• Experience with server hardware (Dell, HP, Supermicro)
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in raised floor environments
• Own transportation and ability to work on-site
• Professional communication skills in English
• Data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS, or similar) - preferred
• Network certifications (CCNA, CompTIA Network+) - preferred
• Experience with DCIM and ticketing systems - preferred
• Familiarity with major colocation providers - preferred
• Standard tools: screwdrivers, cable testers, label makers, fiber inspection equipment