Datacenter Technician

Motion Recruitment; Carteret (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Data Center Technician for an onsite role in Carteret, NJ. This position involves managing IT hardware assets, maintaining inventory records, and providing technical support in a dynamic data environment. Ideal candidates will have an Associate degree or equivalent experience in a related field and strong organizational skills. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on data center experience with a critical operations team.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years in a data center, IT operations, or inventory/asset management role

Responsibilities

• Manage and track IT hardware assets and components across the data center.
• Maintain accurate inventory records in the asset management system.
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing equipment with vendors and internal teams.
• Ensure proper labeling, documentation, and storage of all assets.
• Conduct regular inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies.
• Collaborate with vendors on RMA orders and asset lifecycle planning.
• Assist engineers with network operations, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Support installation, monitoring, and upgrades of network communication systems.
• Collect and analyze network traffic data.
• Perform basic technical troubleshooting and document resolutions.

Skills

Strong organizational and documentation skills

Familiarity with asset and inventory management systems

Basic understanding of network infrastructure

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent communication and problem‑solving abilities

Comfortable with hands‑on physical tasks

Education

Associate degree or certificate in Computer Science, MIS, or related field

Job description

Data Center Technician – Onsite (Carteret, NJ)

Duration: 6‑month contract (with potential to extend or convert)

Are you detail‑oriented, organized, and passionate about keeping mission‑critical systems running smoothly? We’re seeking a Data Center Technician to join our Carteret, NJ facility — someone who can handle asset management, inventory control, and operational support in a fast‑paced, high‑performance data environment.

What You’ll Do

Primary Responsibilities (Asset Management & Inventory):

• Manage and track IT hardware assets and components across the data center.
• Maintain accurate inventory records in the asset management system.
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing equipment with vendors and internal teams.
• Ensure proper labeling, documentation, and storage of all assets.
• Conduct regular inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies.
• Collaborate with vendors on RMA orders and asset lifecycle planning.

Secondary Responsibilities (Technical & Network Support):

• Assist engineers with network operations, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Support installation, monitoring, and upgrades of network communication systems.
• Collect and analyze network traffic data to assist with routing and capacity planning.
• Perform basic technical troubleshooting and document resolutions.

What We’re Looking For

• Education: Associate degree or certificate in Computer Science, MIS, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience: 0–2 years in a data center, IT operations, or inventory/asset management role.

Skills

• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with asset and inventory management systems.
• Basic understanding of network infrastructure (IP, WAN, switches, routers).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving abilities.
• Comfortable with hands‑on physical tasks (installing or moving equipment).

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a critical operations team supporting one of the world’s most innovative technology and market infrastructure companies. This is your opportunity to gain hands‑on data center experience, work with cutting‑edge systems, and support operations that run 24/7 — including weekends.

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Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

Banking and Financial Services