Data Center Technician

Service Robot Co.; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Service Robot Co. specializes in deploying and maintaining commercial robots nationwide, offering 24/7 support and full lifecycle services.

The role involves on-site installation and maintenance of data center hardware, collaborating with remote engineers on tasks such as server installation, cabling, and part replacement.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT support, cabling, AV, or electronics repair.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and keep accurate records.
• Comfort working independently and communicating with remote engineers.
• Availability for overnight maintenance work.
• Able to pass a background check and site security screening.

Responsibilities

• Install, cable, and label servers, switches, and storage equipment.
• Replace drives, memory, power supplies, fans, and optical components.
• Test repairs before closing work tickets.
• Run, terminate, and test copper and fiber cabling.
• Follow diagrams, work instructions, and approved maintenance schedules.
• Give remote engineers clear updates on what you see and do.
• Record equipment serial numbers, connections, and locations.
• Follow site security procedures when removing or disposing of hardware.

Skills

IT support

Cabling

AV setups

Electronics repair

PC building

Job description

Walnut Creek, California | On-site work | Contract, paid per work order or shift | $25 to $55 per hour

About Service Robot Co.

Service Robot Co. helps businesses across all 50 states choose, deploy and maintain commercial robots, with 24/7 support. We supply all types of robots for all types of automation. We handle site assessments, robot selection, installation, system integration and team training. Purchase, financing and rental options are available, backed by ongoing maintenance and repairs. One partner from your first consultation through everyday operation.

The role

Install and maintain hardware inside data centers. You will work with remote engineers to complete physical tasks such as installing servers, running cables, and replacing failed parts.

What you will do

• Install, cable, and label servers, switches, and storage equipment.
• Replace drives, memory, power supplies, fans, and optical components.
• Test repairs before closing work tickets.
• Run, terminate, and test copper and fiber cabling.
• Follow diagrams, work instructions, and approved maintenance schedules.
• Give remote engineers clear updates on what you see and do.
• Record equipment serial numbers, connections, and locations.
• Follow site security procedures when removing or disposing of hardware.

What we are looking for

• Experience in IT support, cabling, AV, electronics repair, or building computers.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and keep accurate records.
• Comfort working independently and communicating with remote engineers.
• Availability for overnight maintenance work.
• Comfort working on your feet in cold, noisy rooms with hearing protection.
• Ability to pass a background check and site security screening.

Training

You will complete an online course through our Service Robot Co. Academy, followed by in-person training and the industry certifications needed for this role. The Academy is certificate training that we subsidize. Your first assignment is paid, with a specialist supporting you remotely.

Share your work

If you have a resume, portfolio, project links, photos, videos, or other examples of your work, please include them with your application. We would like to see something you have built, fixed, installed, or worked on. Work from a job, a course, or a personal project is welcome. Share only material you have permission to share. These are optional, so you can still apply if you do not have them.