Data Center Technician - On-Site with Certification Support

Reboot Monkey; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development allowance

Certification sponsorship

Job summary

A technology service provider in Kalamazoo is looking for a Data Center Technician to support critical infrastructure at world-class data center facilities. This full-time, on-site role involves installing, configuring, and maintaining server and network equipment, structured cabling, and troubleshooting incidents. Candidates should have 3+ years of data center operations experience and strong cabling skills. Competitive salary package includes health benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years data center operations experience required.
• Expert cabling skills (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber) expected.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities necessary.
• Experience with rack and stack operations preferred.
• Understanding of power distribution and UPS systems required.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment.
• Perform structured cabling (copper and fiber optic).
• Execute hardware deployments and decommissions.
• Monitor environmental systems (power, cooling, security).
• Respond to incidents and perform troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate documentation and asset tracking.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams.
• Participate in capacity planning and upgrades.

Skills

Data center operations experience

Cabling skills (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2)

Troubleshooting abilities

Rack and stack operations

Power distribution understanding

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Ability to lift 50+ lbs

Education

Data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS, CDCE)

Vendor certifications (Dell, HPE, Cisco)

Network certifications (CCNA, JNCIA)

Job description

A technology service provider in Kalamazoo is looking for a Data Center Technician to support critical infrastructure at world-class data center facilities. This full-time, on-site role involves installing, configuring, and maintaining server and network equipment, structured cabling, and troubleshooting incidents. Candidates should have 3+ years of data center operations experience and strong cabling skills. Competitive salary package includes health benefits and professional development opportunities.