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

Reboot Monkey; Lakeland (FL); 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

Reboot Monkey in Lakeland, Florida is seeking a Data Center Technician to support on-site data center infrastructure. You will install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment, perform structured cabling, and handle hardware deployments with on-call rotation.

Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills are essential. The role requires 3+ years in data center operations, expert cabling, and knowledge of power distribution and DCIM platforms.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of data center operations experience.
• Expert cabling skills for Cat6/6a and fiber (OM3/OM4/OS2).
• Experience with rack-and-stack, power distribution, and UPS systems.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in demanding environments.
• Strong documentation and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment.
• Perform structured cabling and physical deployments.
• Execute hardware deployments and decommissions.
• Monitor environmental systems including power and cooling.
• Respond to incidents and perform troubleshooting.
• Maintain asset tracking and documentation; collaborate with teams.
• Participate in capacity planning and upgrades.

Skills

Data center operations

Cabling proficiency

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Rack and stack

Incident response

Capacity planning

Education

Data center certifications (CDCP/CDCS/CDCE)

Vendor certifications (Dell/HPE/Cisco)

Network certifications (CCNA/JNCIA)

ITIL awareness

Tools

DCIM platforms

UPS/power distribution knowledge

Job description

About The Role

Join our team as a Data Center Technician in Lakeland, 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)

• 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