Data Center Hardware Repair Tech (24/7)

EOS IT Solutions; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO and holidays

Sick days and 401(k) match

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

EOS IT Solutions seeks a Data Center Repair Technician to join the infrastructure engineering team. The role focuses on the physical repair and maintenance of data center hardware, including servers, switches, routers, and related components.

The candidate will travel locally to multiple sites to support 24/7/365 operations, with a focus on hands-on repairs, inventory management, and documentation. A technical diploma or related certification is required, and experience with Cisco/Juniper/Arista

Qualifications

• Technical diploma or certification in electronics, computer hardware.
• Experience repairing and maintaining IT and network hardware in a data center environment.
• Familiarity with Cisco, Juniper, Arista, and x86 servers.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on repairs and replacement of defective hardware components in data center equipment, including power supplies, fans, and network cards.
• Manage the lifecycle of hardware components, from installation and troubleshooting to decommissioning and recycling.
• Conduct physical inspections and routine maintenance on data center equipment to ensure operational reliability.
• Oversee the inventory management of spare parts and hardware components, ensuring availability for repairs and upgrades.
• Collaborate with technical teams to coordinate replacement activities and minimize downtime during hardware failures.
• Document repair activities, maintain accurate records of maintenance logs, and update system configurations as necessary.
• Execute basic physical layer troubleshooting, including cable and port testing, to ensure connectivity and performance standards.
• Support the implementation of new hardware installations and the physical setup of network and server infrastructure.
• Participate in emergency response teams to address urgent hardware issues

Skills

Data center hardware

Cisco hardware

Server hardware

Troubleshooting

Education

Technical diploma or electronics/computer hardware certification

Job description

EOS IT Solutions seeks a Data Center Repair Technician to join the infrastructure engineering team. The role focuses on the physical repair and maintenance of data center hardware, including servers, switches, routers, and related components.

The candidate will travel locally to multiple sites to support 24/7/365 operations, with a focus on hands-on repairs, inventory management, and documentation. A technical diploma or related certification is required, and experience with Cisco/Juniper/Arista