Data Center Technician - France - Saint-Clément-de-Rivière - On-site

Reboot Monkey; Saint-Clément-de-Rivière; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote hands service

Job summary

Reboot Monkey seeks an experienced Data Center Technician for an on-site contract in Saint-Clément-de-Rivière, France. You will install, decommission, and migrate hardware, manage structured cabling, and rack servers in mission-critical facilities.

Applicants should have 2+ years in data centers or IT infra, strong cabling skills, and fluent English. On-site work with own transport is required; remote hands services may be available.

Qualifications

• 2+ years data center or IT infrastructure experience.
• Strong cabling skills incl. Cat5e/6/6a, fiber types.
• Professional English communication.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work on-site.
• Own transportation to Saint-Clément-de-Rivière.

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.
• Familiar with DCIM and ticketing systems.

Skills

Data center experience

Cabling skills

Server hardware

English communication

Physical lifting

On-site freelance mindset

Education

CDCP/CDCS or similar

CCNA / CompTIA Network+

Tools

DCIM

Ticketing systems

Fiber inspection tools

General field tools

Job description

About The Role

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

Compensation

€21-29/hr (EUR 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