Data Center Technician - On-Site Contract (Remote Hands)

Reboot Monkey; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

A prominent tech services company is seeking an experienced Data Center Technician for freelance work in Portland, United States. The technician will be responsible for supporting mission-critical infrastructure, including hardware installations and structured cabling. Ideal candidates should have over 2 years of data center or IT experience, strong skills in structured cabling, and proficiency with server hardware. This role involves on-site work and flexible scheduling options, making it suitable for those with the right qualifications.

Qualifications

• 2+ years data center or IT infrastructure experience.
• Strong cabling skills (Cat5e/6/6a, single‑mode/multi‑mode fiber).
• Experience with server hardware (Dell, HP, Supermicro).

Responsibilities

• Perform hardware installations, decommissions, and migrations.
• Execute structured cabling (copper and fiber optic).
• Conduct server racking, stacking, and labeling.
• Document all work with photos and detailed notes.

Skills

Hardware installations

Structured cabling

Troubleshooting connectivity

Professional communication skills in English

Education

Data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS or similar)

Network certifications (CCNA, CompTIA Network+)

Tools

Screwdrivers

Cable testers

Label makers

Fiber inspection equipment

Job description

A prominent tech services company is seeking an experienced Data Center Technician for freelance work in Portland, United States. The technician will be responsible for supporting mission-critical infrastructure, including hardware installations and structured cabling. Ideal candidates should have over 2 years of data center or IT experience, strong skills in structured cabling, and proficiency with server hardware. This role involves on-site work and flexible scheduling options, making it suitable for those with the right qualifications.