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

Reboot Monkey; Carlstadt (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Reboot Monkey in Carlstadt, NJ seeks a Data Center Technician for on-site, hourly-contract work to support critical data center infrastructure. The role involves installing, configuring, maintaining server and network gear, and performing cabling, deployments, and troubleshooting.

Assignments vary by client requirements; some shifts may occur at nights or weekends. Candidates must have work authorization in the United States, with no sponsorship provided now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment
• Perform structured cabling, including copper and fiber optic
• Execute hardware deployments, replacements, and decommissions
• Perform onsite troubleshooting and hardware break/fix
• Rack, stack, de-rack, and relocate equipment as required
• Perform power cycling and basic equipment checks
• Follow MOPs, SOPs, safety procedures, and client requirements
• Maintain accurate documentation, tickets, photos, and asset records
• Coordinate with remote engineering, NOC, operations, and client teams
• Support planned maintenance, upgrades, and infrastructure changes
• Work independently onsite and escalating issues when required

Job description

About the Role

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

Compensation & Work Setup

• Hourly contract/freelance position
• Paid for actual hours worked on each assignment
• Assignments may range from a few hours to longer shifts depending on client requirements
• No guaranteed 8-hour workday or fixed number of hours per week
• Hourly rate will be discussed based on experience and assignment requirements

Work Schedule

• On-demand / dispatch-based
• Assignment schedules vary based on client requirements
• Some assignments may require short-notice availability
• Nights and weekends may be required depending on the assignment
• Technicians should be comfortable working independently with minimal supervision onsite
• Please note: This is not a traditional full-time position. Assignments and schedules vary based on client demand.

Work Authorization

Candidates must have the legal right to work in the United States for these contract assignments.

Visa or work-permit sponsorship is not provided.

Candidates must already have the appropriate work authorization and should not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Candidates may be asked to confirm their work authorization during the hiring process.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment
• Perform structured cabling, including copper and fiber optic
• Execute hardware deployments, replacements, and decommissions
• Perform onsite troubleshooting and hardware break/fix
• Rack, stack, de-rack, and relocate equipment as required
• Perform power cycling and basic equipment checks
• Follow MOPs, SOPs, safety procedures, and client requirements
• Maintain accurate documentation, tickets, photos, and asset records
• Coordinate with remote engineering, NOC, operations, and client teams
• Support planned maintenance, upgrades, and infrastructure changes
• Work independently onsite and escalating issues when required