Data Center Technician: Asset & Network Ops (Onsite, 6mo)

Motion Recruitment; Carteret (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Data Center Technician for an onsite role in Carteret, NJ. This position involves managing IT hardware assets, maintaining inventory records, and providing technical support in a dynamic data environment. Ideal candidates will have an Associate degree or equivalent experience in a related field and strong organizational skills. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on data center experience with a critical operations team.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years in a data center, IT operations, or inventory/asset management role

Responsibilities

• Manage and track IT hardware assets and components across the data center.
• Maintain accurate inventory records in the asset management system.
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing equipment with vendors and internal teams.
• Ensure proper labeling, documentation, and storage of all assets.
• Conduct regular inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies.
• Collaborate with vendors on RMA orders and asset lifecycle planning.
• Assist engineers with network operations, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Support installation, monitoring, and upgrades of network communication systems.
• Collect and analyze network traffic data.
• Perform basic technical troubleshooting and document resolutions.

Skills

Strong organizational and documentation skills

Familiarity with asset and inventory management systems

Basic understanding of network infrastructure

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent communication and problem‑solving abilities

Comfortable with hands‑on physical tasks

Education

Associate degree or certificate in Computer Science, MIS, or related field

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Data Center Technician for an onsite role in Carteret, NJ. This position involves managing IT hardware assets, maintaining inventory records, and providing technical support in a dynamic data environment. Ideal candidates will have an Associate degree or equivalent experience in a related field and strong organizational skills. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on data center experience with a critical operations team.