Data Center Technician - Canada - Etobicoke - On-site

Reboot Monkey; Toronto; 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 seeks a Data Center Technician for an on-site freelance role in Etobicoke, Canada. You will install, configure, and maintain server and network gear, with emphasis on structured cabling and incident response.

The role requires 3+ years in data center operations, strong troubleshooting, and documentation skills. CFG UPS, ITIL familiarity, and vendor/DCIM certifications are a plus, with on-site work and occasional on-call rotation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years data center operations experience.
• Cat6/6a copper and OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber cabling knowledge.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs in demanding environments.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Knowledge of ITIL practices preferred.
• Experience with DCIM platforms preferred.

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.

Skills

Strong troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Physical fitness

Education

CDCP/CDCS/CDCE certifications

Vendor certifications (Dell/HPE/Cisco)

CCNA / JNCIA

Tools

DCIM platforms

Rack and stack operations

UPS & power distribution knowledge

Job description

About The Role

Join our team as a Data Center Technician in Etobicoke, 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)

• 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