Data Center Technician - United States - Grand Forks - On-site

Reboot Monkey; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development allowance

Certification sponsorship

Job summary

A leading data center company in Grand Forks, United States is looking for a Data Center Technician. This full-time, on-site position entails installing, configuring, and maintaining critical server and network equipment while ensuring the integrity of environmental systems. Candidates should possess 3+ years of data center operations experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and capability to manage both copper and fiber optic cabling. Benefits include a competitive salary and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in data center operations.
• Expert cabling skills for copper and fiber optic.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs in demanding environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment.
• Monitor environmental systems such as power and cooling.
• Respond to incidents and perform troubleshooting.

Skills

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

Troubleshooting and problem-solving

Rack and stack operations

Communication skills

Documentation

Tools

DCIM platforms

Power distribution systems

Network devices (Dell, HPE, Cisco)

Job description

About The Role

Join our team as a Data Center Technician in Grand Forks, 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 and Qualifications

• 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