Data Center Technician

ManpowerGroup; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Arm

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Business Travel Insurance

401(k), Plus Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Data Center Technician to join our client’s Operations Department in Leesburg, VA. The role supports the Data Center Support Team with hands-on hardware setup and maintenance on a night shift schedule.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, basic hardware knowledge, and at least one year of IT equipment experience. You will perform startups, diagnostics, and routine decommissioning following established procedures, with supervision as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic knowledge of computer hardware, servers and related components.
• At least 1 year of IT equipment support experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, stage, set up, and perform startups and shutdowns of hardware components.
• Conduct post-execution quality checks for grounding, staging, labeling, and cabling.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware issues; replace faulty components as needed.
• Decommission hardware for upgrades or refreshes following standard procedures.
• Communicate incidents to Data Center Technician Leads to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Hardware basics and components

MS Office familiarity

IT equipment support experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Our client, a leading organization in the technology and data management sector, is seeking a Data Center Technician to join their team. As a Data Center Technician, you will be part of the Operations Department supporting the Data Center Support Team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive attitude, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Data Center Technician - Technical IT 2

Location: Leesburg, VA

Duration: 18 Months on W2

Pay Range: $28-$30/hour + Benefits & PTO

NIGHT SHIFT - Thursday-Saturday, every other Wednesday

7pm-7am EST

What's the Job?

• Prepare, stage, set up, and perform startups and shutdowns of hardware components such as racks, hard drives, and switches following detailed instructions and protocols.

• Conduct post-execution quality checks to ensure proper grounding, staging, labeling, and cabling in accordance with safety and deployment standards.

• Perform diagnostics and troubleshooting to identify and resolve hardware issues efficiently, replacing faulty components as needed.

• Decommission hardware for simple upgrades or refreshes, including memory upgrades and OS rebuilds, following standard procedures with minimal supervision.

• Communicate, report, and escalation incidents to the appropriate Data Center Technician Leads to ensure smooth operations.

What's Needed?

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent qualification.

• Basic knowledge of computer hardware, servers, and related components.

• At least 1 year of experience supporting IT equipment or related technology.

• Fundamental understanding of Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Excel, and Word.

• Flexibility to work non-standard hours, including weekends and holidays, as required.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment focused on technological excellence.

• Hands-on experience with cutting-edge data center hardware and infrastructure.

• Potential for professional growth and skill development within a reputable organization.

• Engagement in meaningful work supporting critical data operations.

• Supportive team environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Upon completion of waiting period, consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

• Dental Plan

• Vision Plan

• Health Savings Account

• Health Flexible Spending Account

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

• Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance

• Business Travel Insurance

• 401(k), Plus Match

• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.