Data Center Technician — On‑Site Contract, Flexible Hours

Reboot Monkey; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

A tech services company is seeking an experienced Data Center Technician for freelance/contract work in Buffalo, United States. This role involves performing hardware installations, structured cabling, and troubleshooting connectivity issues at premier data center facilities. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of IT infrastructure experience, strong cabling skills, and data center certifications are preferred. Competitive compensation at a rate of $25-35/hr based on experience and project complexity. Flexible scheduling is available.

Qualifications

• 2+ years data center or IT infrastructure experience.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in raised floor environments.
• Data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS, or similar) – preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform hardware installations, decommissions, and migrations.
• Execute structured cabling (copper and fiber optic).
• Troubleshoot connectivity and hardware issues.

Skills

Strong cabling skills (Cat5e/6/6a, single‑mode/multi‑mode fiber)

Professional communication skills in English

Tools

Standard tools: screwdrivers, cable testers, label makers, fiber inspection equipment

Job description

A tech services company is seeking an experienced Data Center Technician for freelance/contract work in Buffalo, United States. This role involves performing hardware installations, structured cabling, and troubleshooting connectivity issues at premier data center facilities. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of IT infrastructure experience, strong cabling skills, and data center certifications are preferred. Competitive compensation at a rate of $25-35/hr based on experience and project complexity. Flexible scheduling is available.