Data Center - Server Build Tech

AppleOne Employment Services; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a SBT II Datacenter Technician for a 5-month onsite contract in Dallas, TX, from September 2026 to January 2027. The role involves provisioning, network support, and OS installation tasks in a live datacenter environment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on datacenter experience with strong troubleshooting across hardware, networking, and OS, plus solid documentation and ticketing skills. Compensation is $25–$27 per hour for a 40-hour week.

Qualifications

• Hands-on datacenter experience required.
• Strong troubleshooting across hardware, networking, and OS.
• Ability to follow procedures and escalation processes.
• Effective written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot provisioning, network, and OS installation issues.
• Perform datacenter walkthroughs and document server alarms.
• Open and manage customer tickets as needed.
• Run hardware diagnostics and support inventory resolution efforts.
• Respond to rack-level outages, faulty links, optics issues, and networking device failures.
• Escalate major incidents to Tier III Support or Site Management.

Skills

Datacenter troubleshooting

Hardware troubleshooting

Networking troubleshooting

OS installation

Documentation & ticketing

Communication skills

Escalation handling

Job description

SBT II Datacenter Technicians (Contract)

5-Month Contract | September 2026 – January 2027

Onsite Datacenter Environment

$25 - $27 per hour

Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot provisioning, network, and OS installation issues.


• Perform datacenter walkthroughs and document server alarms.


• Open and manage customer tickets as needed.


• Run hardware diagnostics and support inventory resolution efforts.


• Respond to rack-level outages, faulty links, optics issues, and networking device failures.


• Escalate major incidents to Tier III Support or Site Management.

Requirements:

• Available for the full contract period (September 2026 - January 2027).


• Previous hands-on datacenter experience required.


• Strong troubleshooting skills with hardware, networking, and OS support.


• Ability to follow procedures, documentation standards, and escalation processes.


• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications: Industry credentials such as CompTIA A+, Server+, or Network+


• Specialized Hardware: Prior experience with high-performance computing (HPC) or specialized AI/GPU infrastructure platforms


• Environment: Familiarity with enterprise ticketing workflows, asset management tracking, and ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) safety compliance.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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