Data Center Technician - Data Center Technician I

Apex Systems, LLC; Canton (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Apex Systems is seeking a Data Center Technician I for our Canton, MS on-site facility. You will troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware issues, document solutions, and support a virtual team with remote system administration tasks.

You’ll automate tasks with scripting, coordinate local projects, and handle labeling cables, loading/unloading materials, and adhering to strict safety procedures in a dynamic data center environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent technical training credentials.
• Experience in hardware troubleshooting or related technology support.
• Proficiency in hardware diagnostics and basic scripting.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware infrastructure issues within the facility.
• Create and maintain clear, accurate technical documentation on supported technologies.
• Pass down technical knowledge and provide guidance to junior staff members.
• Perform remote system administration tasks as part of a virtual team.
• Automate manual tasks using scripting languages when necessary to improve efficiency.
• Coordinate with designated points of contact to plan and execute larger local projects.
• Label cables specifically, assist with loading and unloading materials, and manage connector types.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols and operational procedures during physical tasks.

Skills

Hardware diagnosis

Basic scripting

Cable management

System administration

Ladder safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Job Description# Data Center Technician - Data Center Technician IApply**Job#: 3057351****Job Description:**Data Center Technician**Location:** Canton, MS (On-site)COMPENSATION: $24.50 HOURLYRole OverviewWe are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented technical professional to join our support team. You will serve as a primary resolver, troubleshooting and resolving complex hardware infrastructure issues. This role requires basic to intermediate system administration skills, the ability to automate tasks through scripting, and a strong collaborative mindset to execute large-scale local projects in a dynamic facility environment.Key Responsibilities* Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware infrastructure issues within the facility.* Create and maintain clear, accurate technical documentation on supported technologies.* Pass down technical knowledge and provide guidance to junior staff members.* Perform remote system administration tasks as part of a virtual team.* Automate manual tasks using scripting languages when necessary to improve efficiency.* Coordinate with designated points of contact to plan and execute larger local projects.* Label cables specifically, assist with loading and unloading materials, and manage connector types.* Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols and operational procedures during physical tasks.Required Qualifications**Education:** High school diploma or equivalent technical training credentials.**Experience:** Proven experience in hardware troubleshooting, systems administration, or a related technology support environment.**Technical Skills:** Proficiency in hardware diagnosis, basic scripting, cable management, system administration, and safe ladder utilization.Physical Requirements* Ability to lift objects up to 40 lbs/18 kg independently, utilizing team lifts or mechanical aids for heavier loads.* Ability to perform sustained physical work, including lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, carrying, and restraining loads for extended periods.* Ability to safely ascend and descend ladders while maintaining three points of contact, utilizing non-conductive ladders. *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.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex 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.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Canton, MS, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** October 28, 2026**Pay Range:** $20 - $24 per hour