Data Center Technician - US - Upper Arlington - On-site

Reboot Monkey; Upper Arlington (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Reboot Monkey seeks an experienced Data Center Technician for on-site duties in Upper Arlington, Ohio. You will support mission-critical infrastructure across data center facilities, handling hardware installations, migrations, and cabling.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in data center environments, solid server hardware knowledge, and strong communication skills. This on-site role includes an on-call rotation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years data center or IT infra experience.
• Experience with server hardware (Dell, HP, Supermicro).
• Strong cabling and fiber knowledge.
• On-site work and physical lifting ability.
• English communication required.

Responsibilities

• Install, decommission, and migrate hardware.
• Perform structured cabling (copper and fiber).
• Rack, stack, and label servers.
• Make cross-connects and patch panel work.
• Troubleshoot connectivity and hardware issues.
• Document work with photos and notes.
• Coordinate with remote NOC and client teams.

Skills

Professional communication

Cabling proficiency

Server hardware knowledge

Physical lifting ability

English fluency

On-site work readiness

Education

CDCP/CDCS certifications

CCNA / CompTIA Network+

Tools

DCIM software

Ticketing systems

Fiber inspection equipment

Cable testers

Label makers

Screwdrivers

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Data Center Technician for full-time work in Upper Arlington, US. This is an on-site position supporting mission-critical infrastructure at premier data center facilities.

Engagement Type

• Full-time permanent position
• Standard working hours with on-call rotation
• Career growth opportunities
• Benefits package included

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