Data Center Technician - US - Westerville - On-site

Rebootmonkey; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading data center service company is seeking an experienced Data Center Technician for freelance work in Westerville, US. This on-site position involves supporting mission-critical infrastructure, with responsibilities including hardware installations, structured cabling, and troubleshooting connectivity issues. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of data center experience and possess strong cabling skills. A professional demeanor and ability to work in raised floor environments are essential. This role offers flexible scheduling and project-based work.

Qualifications

• 2+ years data center or IT infrastructure experience.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in raised floor environments.
• Own transportation and ability to work on-site.
• Proficient English communication; on-site work
• Certs preferred: CDCP/CDCS or CCNA/Network+ or similar

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cabling skills (Cat5e/6/6a, single-mode/multi-mode fiber)

Data center or IT infrastructure experience

Server hardware experience (Dell, HP, Supermicro)

Professional communication skills in English

On-site work

Education

Data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS, or similar)

Network certifications (CCNA, CompTIA Network+)

Tools

Standard tools (screwdrivers, cable testers, label makers, fiber inspection equipment)

Ticketing systems

Fiber inspection equipment

Cable testers

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Data Center Technician for freelance/contract work in Westerville, 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