Data Center Technician - Canada - Burnaby - On-site

Reboot Monkey; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development allowance

Certification sponsorship

Job summary

Reboot Monkey in Burnaby, Canada is seeking a Data Center Technician to support critical infrastructure at world-class facilities. This freelance, on-site role requires hands-on deployment, maintenance, and rapid troubleshooting of server and network gear.

The position includes a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth through certifications and training. On-call rotation and night/weekend shifts may apply.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in data center operations.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in demanding environments.
• On-site work in Burnaby, Canada, with on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment.
• Perform structured cabling (copper and fiber optic).
• Monitor environmental systems and respond to incidents.
• Maintain documentation and asset tracking; collaborate with teams.

Skills

Server & network equipment

Structured cabling

Troubleshooting

Documentation & asset tracking

Capacity planning

Rack and stack operations

Education

CDCP/CDCS/CDCE certifications

Dell/HPE/Cisco vendor certifications

CCNA or equivalent networking certs

Tools

DCIM platforms

Rack tools & testing gear

Job description

About The Role

Join our team as a

Compensation & Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development allowance
• Certification sponsorship

About The Role

Join our team as a Data Center Technician in Burnaby, Canada. This is a freelance, on-site position where you'll support critical infrastructure at world-class data center facilities.

Compensation & Benefits

C$55,000-70,000/year (CAD annual)

Comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development allowance
• Certification sponsorship

Work Schedule

• Freelance permanent position
• Standard business hours with on-call rotation
• Shift differentials for nights/weekends when applicable

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment
• Perform structured cabling (copper and fiber optic)
• Execute hardware deployments and decommissions
• Monitor environmental systems (power, cooling, security)
• Respond to incidents and perform troubleshooting
• Maintain accurate documentation and asset tracking
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams
• Participate in capacity planning and upgrades
• 3+ years data center operations experience
• Expert cabling skills (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Experience with rack and stack operations
• Understanding of power distribution and UPS systems
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in demanding environments
• Data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS, CDCE) - preferred
• Vendor certifications (Dell, HPE, Cisco) - preferred
• Network certifications (CCNA, JNCIA) - preferred
• Experience with DCIM platforms - preferred
• Knowledge of ITIL practices - preferred