Data Center Technician

Apex Systems; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K with company match

ESPP and HSA benefits

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems in Kent, WA, is seeking a Data Center Technician to perform hands-on server diagnostics, Linux-based operations, and hardware validation in a large-scale data center.

You will coordinate with technicians and engineering teams, assist with lab/build-outs, manage hardware assets, and uphold safety and reliability standards in a mission-critical environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of technical experience in data center, lab, or infrastructure environments.
• Strong Linux fundamentals and hands-on hardware diagnostics experience.
• Interest in lab environments or data center infrastructure long-term.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware and OS levels.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on server and host diagnostics, hardware validation, and system-level troubleshooting.
• Leverage Linux fundamentals to support system operations, debugging, and maintenance tasks.
• Support testing, deployment, and validation of data center hardware and infrastructure.
• Provide on-site coordination with technicians, vendors, and engineering teams to ensure operational excellence.
• Operate and support critical systems including power, cooling, and monitoring infrastructure (UPS, generators, HVAC, BMS).
• Assist with lab or data center build-outs, expansions, and equipment installs.
• Track and manage hardware assets, inventory, and test results.
• Maintain high standards for safety, reliability, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Linux fundamentals

Hardware diagnostics

Server testing

Data center ops

Troubleshooting

Tools

Diagnostics equipment

Job description

Data Center Technician

Location: Kent, Washington (Onsite)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Data Center Technical Operations Engineer to support engineering and operational excellence within a large-scale data center environment. This role requires a strong foundation in Linux, hands-on experience with server and hardware diagnostics, and a clear long-term interest in lab or data center operations. The ideal candidate is highly technical, operationally driven, and motivated to build a long-term career in mission-critical infrastructure environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on server and host diagnostics, hardware validation, and system-level troubleshooting.
• Leverage strong Linux fundamentals to support system operations, debugging, and maintenance tasks.
• Support testing, deployment, and validation of data center hardware and infrastructure.
• Provide on-site coordination with technicians, vendors, and engineering teams to ensure operational excellence.
• Operate and support critical systems including power, cooling, and monitoring infrastructure (UPS, generators, HVAC, BMS).
• Assist with lab or data center build-outs, expansions, and equipment installs.
• Track and manage hardware assets, inventory, and test results.
• Maintain high standards for safety, reliability, and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 2-4 years of technical experience in data center, lab, or infrastructure environments.
• Technical Skills: Strong, instinctive Linux fundamentals (command line, system navigation, troubleshooting), and hands-on experience with hardware diagnostics, server/host testing, or system validation.
• Must have a demonstrated long-term interest in lab environments, hardware operations, or data center infrastructure.
• Ability to troubleshoot systems at both hardware and OS levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting data centers, labs, or hardware testing environments.
• Familiarity with low-level system debugging, firmware, or validation workflows.
• Exposure to networking fundamentals (cabling, basic connectivity).
• Technical degree, military training, or equivalent hands-on experience.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Benefits Overview

• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.
• You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

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