Datacenter Technician

Apex Systems; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services company in Amsterdam is seeking a Data Center Technician to support the setup and maintenance of data center hardware. The ideal candidate has experience with IT equipment and a strong understanding of troubleshooting. This contract role requires flexibility for non-standard hours, including weekends and holidays. Join a dynamic team and contribute to high standards of safety and quality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience supporting IT equipment or related technology.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications is a plus.
• Flexibility to work non-standard hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, stage, and set up hardware according to instructions.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware issues, replacing faulty components.
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow communication protocols.

Skills

Basic knowledge of computer hardware

Troubleshooting skills

Flexibility for non-standard hours

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Job description

Location

Science Park, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Duration

Until March 2026 (with potential for extension or conversion)

Role Overview

As a Data Center Technician, you will be responsible for supporting the setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting of data center hardware. This includes executing tasks according to established protocols and ensuring high standards of safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, stage, and set up hardware (e.g., racks, hard drives, switches) following detailed instructions and standard procedures.
• Perform startups and shutdowns of equipment as per checklists and deployment guides.
• Conduct post-execution quality checks to verify proper grounding, staging, labeling, and cabling.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware issues, identifying root causes and replacing faulty components.
• Decommission hardware for routine changes and upgrades (e.g., memory upgrades, OS rebuilds).
• Escalate incidents appropriately to Datacenter Technician Leads.
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow communication protocols.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of computer hardware, servers, and components.
• Minimum 1 year of experience supporting IT equipment or related technology.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Flexibility to work non-standard hours, including weekends and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a data center environment.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting