Datacenter Technician

LEAD Tech; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

LEAD Tech in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Data Center Technician to install, rack, and cable servers and networking gear, ensuring proper power distribution and cabling.

You will monitor alerts, perform routine maintenance, and document configurations and incidents while coordinating with cross-functional teams to keep data center operations running 24/7.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting data center hardware and cabling.
• Ability to read and follow SOPs and safety guidelines.
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotations.

Responsibilities

• Install, rack, and cable servers, networking equipment, and power distribution units.
• Monitor system alerts and respond to basic hardware or connectivity issues.
• Perform routine maintenance, including hardware upgrades, replacements, and troubleshooting.
• Document configurations, procedures, and incident reports accurately.
• Assist with inventory management, including tracking and organizing equipment.
• Follow SOPs and safety guidelines.
• Support senior technicians with deployments, diagnostics, and repairs.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of data center spaces.
• Coordinate with network, systems, and facilities teams as needed.
• Participate in on-call rotations or shift work to support 24/7 operations.

Skills

Server installation

Rack mounting

Network troubleshooting

Documentation

Inventory management

On-call readiness

Safety adherence

Job description

Install, rack, and cable servers, networking equipment, and power distribution units in a data center environment

Monitor system alerts and respond to basic hardware or connectivity issues

Perform routine maintenance, including hardware upgrades, replacements, and troubleshooting

Document configurations, procedures, and incident reports accurately

Assist with inventory management, including tracking and organizing equipment

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety guidelines

Support senior technicians with deployments, diagnostics, and repairs

Maintain cleanliness and organization of data center spaces

Coordinate with network, systems, and facilities teams as needed

Participate in on-call rotations or shift work to support 24/7 operations