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

Reboot Monkey; Bloomington (TX); 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 leading technology company is seeking a skilled Data Center Technician for an on-site position in Bloomington, United States. You will be responsible for maintaining server and network equipment, performing structured cabling, and monitoring environmental systems at a world-class data center. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of data center operations experience and strong troubleshooting skills. Compensation ranges from $60,000 to $75,000 annually, accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years data center operations experience.
• Expert cabling skills required.
• Preferred certifications: CDCP, CDCS, CDCE.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain equipment.
• Perform structured cabling and hardware deployments.
• Monitor environmental systems and respond to incidents.

Skills

Server and network equipment maintenance

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

Troubleshooting abilities

Data center operations knowledge

Documentation and communication skills

Physical fitness (ability to lift 50+ lbs)

Tools

DCIM platforms

Networking tools (Cisco, Dell, HPE)

Job description

About The Role

Join our team as a Data Center Technician in Bloomington, United States. This freelance, on‑site position will 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

• Freelance 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.