Data Center Technician: Rack & Stack, Cabling & Migrations

Zohorecruit; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit in Portland, OR, seeks an hands-on Data Center Technician to perform rack, stack, and cable installation of servers, storage, networking, and GPU systems, ensuring airflow, cable management, and proper labeling.

You will follow runbooks, assist with hardware moves, and collaborate with Data Center Engineers. Must read rack elevation diagrams, support large-scale hardware refreshes, and handle lifting up to 50 lbs while maintaining strict ESD and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on data center experience performing rack & stack.
• Strong understanding of server and network rack layouts.
• Structured cabling (fiber and copper).
• Experience installing enterprise servers (Dell, HPE, Supermicro, or equivalent).
• Ability to read rack elevation diagrams and deployment instructions.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and working in confined rack environments.
• Familiarity with ESD procedures and safe handling of sensitive hardware.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform rack, stack, and cable installation of servers, storage, networking, and GPU systems.
• Install rails, mount equipment, label assets, and ensure proper airflow and cable management.
• Connect and verify power, fiber, and copper network cabling per standards.
• Assist with hardware moves, MACs across data center floors.
• Follow deployment runbooks and engineering documentation.
• Conduct basic hardware validation, LED/port checks, and physical troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate asset tracking, labeling, and documentation in internal tools.
• Partner with Data Center Engineers and Network teams during deployments and migrations.
• Adhere strictly to ESD, safety, and security protocols.
• Support decommissioning and removal of end-of-life hardware.

Skills

Rack & stack

Structured cabling

Server hardware

Rack elevation diagrams

ESD procedures

Detail oriented

Job description

Zohorecruit in Portland, OR, seeks an hands-on Data Center Technician to perform rack, stack, and cable installation of servers, storage, networking, and GPU systems, ensuring airflow, cable management, and proper labeling.

You will follow runbooks, assist with hardware moves, and collaborate with Data Center Engineers. Must read rack elevation diagrams, support large-scale hardware refreshes, and handle lifting up to 50 lbs while maintaining strict ESD and safety protocols.