Data Center Technician - United States - Andover - On-site

Reboot Monkey; Andover (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Professional development allowance

Certification sponsorship

Job summary

Reboot Monkey seeks a seasoned Data Center Technician to join our on-site team in Andover, MN. You will install, configure, and maintain server and network gear, perform structured cabling, and manage hardware deployments in a fast-paced data center environment.

The role requires 3+ years in data center operations, strong cabling skills, and familiarity with power distribution and UPS systems. On-call rotations and shift differentials may apply; professional certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of data center operations experience required.
• Experience with server and network equipment installation and maintenance.
• Structured cabling expertise with Cat6/6a and fiber (OM3/OM4/OS2).
• Familiarity with power distribution and UPS systems.
• Strong documentation and asset-tracking skills.
• Vendor and network certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment.
• Perform structured cabling and rack & stack operations.
• Execute hardware deployments and decommissions in data center.
• Monitor power, cooling, and environmental systems.
• Respond to incidents and troubleshoot issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation and asset records.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams.
• Contribute to capacity planning and infrastructure upgrades.

Skills

Data center operations

Structured cabling (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/5

Hardware deployments & decommissions

Cable management & rack & stack

Power distribution & UPS

Documentation & asset tracking

On-call readiness

Vendor certifications (Dell/HPE/Cisco)

Networking basics (CCNA/JNCIA)

ITIL practices

Education

CDCP/CDCS/CDCE certifications

Tools

DCIM platforms

Cisco equipment management

Job description

About The Role

Join our team as a Data Center Technician in Andover, United States. This is a full-time, on-site position where you'll support critical infrastructure at world-class data center facilities.

Compensation & Benefits

$60,000-75,000/year (USD annual)

Comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development allowance
• Certification sponsorship

Work Schedule

• Full-time permanent position
• Standard business hours with on-call rotation
• Shift differentials for nights/weekends when applicable

Key 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
• 3+ years data center operations experience
• Expert cabling skills (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Experience with rack and stack operations
• Understanding of power distribution and UPS systems
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in demanding environments
• Data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS, CDCE) - preferred
• Vendor certifications (Dell, HPE, Cisco) - preferred
• Network certifications (CCNA, JNCIA) - preferred
• Experience with DCIM platforms - preferred
• Knowledge of ITIL practices - preferred