Data Center Hardware Technician (Day & Night Shifts)

Experis; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

401(k) Plus Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Experis is seeking a Data Center IT Hardware Technician to join our client’s data center team in Santa Clara, CA. You will install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain critical IT infrastructure while following safety protocols.

The role requires hands-on hardware skills, problem-solving ability, and the flexibility to work non-standard hours to keep data center operations running smoothly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• CompTIA A and/or Server certification or Computer Science coursework preferred.
• Experience as a Data Center Technician with hardware troubleshooting and break-fix responsibilities.
• Experience in hardware-focused roles such as Geek Squad or desktop support is desirable.
• Basic knowledge of computer hardware, servers, networking components and IT infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, stage, configure, and deploy IT equipment following procedures and safety protocols.
• Perform equipment startups, shutdowns, and operational support in a data center setting.
• Conduct QA checks for grounding, staging, labeling, and cabling of equipment.
• Diagnose hardware issues, identify root causes, and perform break-fix repairs on servers and components.
• Support decommissioning, system refreshes, memory upgrades, and OS rebuilds.
• Monitor systems for failures, alarms, and errors; respond appropriately.
• Maintain documentation of installations, repairs, and maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to keep data center operations efficient.

Skills

Strong troubleshooting

Hardware basics

Problem-solving

Flexibility to work non-standard hours

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Computer Science coursework or CompTIA A/Server certification preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Experis is seeking a Data Center IT Hardware Technician to join our client’s data center team in Santa Clara, CA. You will install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain critical IT infrastructure while following safety protocols.

The role requires hands-on hardware skills, problem-solving ability, and the flexibility to work non-standard hours to keep data center operations running smoothly.