Data Center Technician – Level 2 – Nights

GDH; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

GDH is seeking a hands-on Data Center Technician in Hillsboro, OR to support installation and maintenance of hardware in GPU-dense data centers. The role focuses on rack, stack, and cable management, with emphasis on safety and precise deployment.

You will validate connections, assist with hardware moves, and document asset tracking while collaborating with engineers. On-site, fast-paced environment; lifting up to 50 lbs is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on data center experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in tight rack spaces.
• Experience with PDUs and structured cabling.

Responsibilities

• Rack, stack, and cable install servers, storage, networking, and GPU systems.
• Install rails, mount equipment, label assets, ensure airflow and cable management.
• Connect and verify power, fiber, and copper cabling per standards.
• Support hardware moves, adds, and changes (MACs) across data center floors.
• Follow deployment runbooks and engineering docs.
• Perform basic hardware validation, LED/port checks, physical troubleshooting.
• Maintain asset tracking and documentation in systems.
• Collaborate with data center engineers and network teams.
• Adhere to ESD, safety, and security protocols.
• Support decommissioning and removal of end-of-life hardware.

Job description

Role Summary

This position involves supporting the installation and maintenance of hardware within high-performance, GPU-dense data centers. The role is focused on physical tasks such as rack, stack, and cable management of servers, storage, networking, and GPU systems. It requires a detail-oriented approach to hardware deployment and troubleshooting in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

Role Summary

This position involves supporting the installation and maintenance of hardware within high-performance, GPU-dense data centers. The role is focused on physical tasks such as rack, stack, and cable management of servers, storage, networking, and GPU systems. It requires a detail-oriented approach to hardware deployment and troubleshooting in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform rack, stack, and cable installation of servers, storage, networking, and GPU systems in data centers.
• Install rails, mount equipment, label assets, and ensure proper airflow and cable management.
• Connect and verify power, fiber, and copper network cabling according to data center standards.
• Support hardware moves, additions, and changes (MACs) across data center floors.
• Follow detailed deployment runbooks and engineering documentation.
• Conduct basic hardware validation, LED/port checks, and physical troubleshooting of equipment.
• Maintain accurate asset tracking, asset labeling, and documentation within internal systems.
• Collaborate with data center engineers and network teams during deployments and migrations.
• Adhere to ESD, safety, and security protocols during hardware handling and installations.
• Support decommissioning and removal of end-of-life hardware components.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on data center experience performing rack and stack operations.
• Strong understanding of server and network rack layouts.
• Knowledge of structured cabling, including fiber and copper connections.
• Experience working with power distribution units (PDUs).
• Proficiency in installing enterprise servers, such as Dell, HPE, Supermicro, or equivalent brands.
• Ability to interpret rack elevation diagrams and deployment instructions.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and working within confined rack environments.
• Familiarity with ESD procedures and safe handling of sensitive hardware.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow precise instructions.
• Availability to work on-site in a fast-paced, technical environment.

Publishing Pay Range: $40.00 – $42.64 hourly

This position is based in office and requires employee to work on-site.