Data Center Technician - US - St. Paul - On-site

SupportFinity™; Alaska; On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Reboot Monkey is seeking a Data Center Technician for on-site, contract-based work in St. Paul, US. The role involves hardware installations, cabling, server racking, and troubleshooting in mission-critical data center facilities.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in data center or IT infrastructure, strong cabling skills, and solid English communication. On-site work with lifting requirements and transportation is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years data center or IT infrastructure experience.
• Experience with server hardware (Dell, HP, Supermicro).
• Strong cabling skills (Cat5e/6/6a, fiber).
• Professional communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform hardware installations, decommissions, and migrations.
• Execute structured cabling (copper and fiber optic).
• Conduct server racking, stacking, and labeling.
• Perform cross-connects and patch panel work.
• Troubleshoot connectivity and hardware issues.
• Document all work with photos and detailed notes.
• Coordinate with remote NOC and client teams.

Skills

Data center ops

Server hardware

Cabling skills

English comms

Education

Data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS)

Tools

DCIM systems

Cable testers

Label makers

Fiber inspection equipment

Job description

Reboot Monkey |

Full-time

Negotiable

Entry (0-2 yrs)

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Data Center Technician for freelance/contract work in St. Paul, US. This is an on-site position supporting mission-critical infrastructure at premier data center facilities.

Engagement Type

• Contract/Freelance basis
• Flexible scheduling available
• Project-based or ongoing support
• Remote hands and smart hands services

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hardware installations, decommissions, and migrations
• Execute structured cabling (copper and fiber optic)
• Conduct server racking, stacking, and labeling
• Perform cross-connects and patch panel work
• Troubleshoot connectivity and hardware issues
• Document all work with photos and detailed notes
• Coordinate with remote NOC and client teams
• 2+ years data center or IT infrastructure experience
• Strong cabling skills (Cat5e/6/6a, single-mode/multi-mode fiber)
• Experience with server hardware (Dell, HP, Supermicro)
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in raised floor environments
• Own transportation and ability to work on-site
• Professional communication skills in English
• Data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS, or similar) - preferred
• Network certifications (CCNA, CompTIA Network+) - preferred
• Experience with DCIM and ticketing systems - preferred
• Familiarity with major colocation providers - preferred
• Standard tools: screwdrivers, cable testers, label makers, fiber inspection equipment

About the company

Reboot Monkey