Data Center Technician III

Astreya; Nevada (IA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Astreya is seeking a Data Center Technician III to install, rack, label, and cabling hardware in a data center environment. You will follow SOPs, update tickets, and mentor less experienced teammates as needed.

The role demands strong hardware and cabling skills, on-call responsiveness, and excellent English communication. Physical tasks include lifting and operating data center equipment with proper safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 5–8 years' related experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.
• Experience cabling systems (power/copper/fiber) per ticket requirements and SOP standards.
• Ability to respond to On-Call within 1 hour.

Responsibilities

• Install, move, and decommission hardware in the Data Center.
• Label devices, racks, and cables; manage cabling per SOP.
• Follow SOPs, safety, and security policies; ensure quality and quantity.
• Communicate clearly with customers via tickets; provide timely updates.
• Operate material handling equipment if certified and allowed.

Skills

On-Call response within 1 hour

Cable installation and routing

Cable testing (copper/fiber)

Hardware knowledge

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CAT5e/CAT6 copper cabling

Copper/fiber testers

Job description

## Data Center Technician IIIApply: Remote, NV: Posted Today: End Date: October 23, 2026 (18 days left to apply): R0017806****What this Job Entails:****The Data Center Technician III is responsible for the installation of hardware into racks, asset tagging and scanning, cabling, data center maintenance, documenting processes and server installations.****Scope:***** Works on assignments that require considerable judgment and initiative. Makes recommendations for solutions* Works within guidelines and takes ownership of results. May act as a mentor to less experienced team members.****Your Roles and Responsibilities:***** Responsible for installing, moving, and decommissioning hardware including cabinets, shelves, power strips, rails, fiber/copper/other cables and cable management, servers, storage, and other devices in the Data Center.* Confirm and label devices, rack and cables.* Work in a standard ticketing system, providing clear, timely, and appropriate customer communications.* Work under the direction of Site Operations Supervisor and/or Operations Manager) and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Program Policies, Safety Policies, and Security Policies, while meeting requirements for quality and quantity of work.* Other duties as required. This list is not meant to be a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities assigned to this position****Required Qualifications/Skills:***** High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 5 to 8 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience* Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise* Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions* Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English* Ability to respond to any On-Call request within 1 hour, while on-call.* Experience cabling systems (power/copper/fiber/other) correctly based on ticket requirements and SOP standards* Experience working with CAT5e and CAT6 copper cable and multi-mode and single-mode fiber* Proven ability to adapt to changing priorities, conditions, and circumstances* Strong organization skills* Working knowledge of computer hardware* Understanding of networking components and infrastructures* Knowledge of copper and fiber testers* Excellent troubleshooting skills* Understanding of Data Center best practices (i.e. basic fault tolerance, cable routing, calculating power usage)* Experience with cable management and knowledge of how to run fiber and copper in a data center* Knowledge of Data-Center electrical, HVAC, and bandwidth infrastructures as well as fiber/copper topologies* Able to operate material handling equipment – server lifts, pallet jacks, and forklifts (if certified)* Proficiency working with standard desktop PC tools and applications, such as MS Office, MS Outlook, web browsers, etc.* Ability to learn new software* Must provide own transportation to work locations****Preferred Qualifications:******Certifications in Data Center technologies are desired*** Hands on experience in electrical, HVAC, and data center infrastructures* Working knowledge of networking components and infrastructures, including Wi-Fi****Physical Demand & Work Environment:***** Physically assist in moving and racking equipment.* Able to safely lift and move a minimum of fifty (50) pounds* Must have the ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing* Must have the ability to move from place to place within an office environment* Must be able to use a computer* Must have the ability to communicate effectively* Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers**Salary Range**$28.76 - $45.40 USD (Hourly)