Datacenter Technician

Akkodis; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a hands-on Datacenter Technician for a contract role in Sunnyvale, CA, onsite. The position involves setup and maintenance of lab infrastructure, server and network rack-and-stack, and coordination with facilities to keep spaces inspection-ready.

Required: 5+ years in data center or lab environments; proficiency with structured cabling (Cat6/6A, LC); ability to read floor plans and rack elevations; strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on data center or lab experience.
• Proficient with copper and fiber cabling.
• Experience racking, stacking, and cabling servers and network gear.
• Able to read floor plans, rack elevations, and cable schedules.
• Strong organization and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Rack and stack servers, network gear, PDUs and test equipment in labs.
• Install and manage structured cabling — copper and fiber.
• Perform network patching on switches.
• Coordinate with facilities on break/fix issues.
• Escort vendors for BMS inspections of the space.
• Coordinate equipment moves, staging, and relocations across lab spaces.
• Prepare labs for fire inspections and document clearance requirements.
• Secure and organize restricted-access materials per inspection requirements.
• Maintain lab cleanliness, organization and storage areas.
• Support vendors on-site during deliveries, installations, and inspections.

Skills

Rack and stack

Structured cabling

Power distribution

Lab infrastructure

Documentation

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a Datacenter Technician for a contract job in Sunnyvale CA, Onsite in United States.

Pay Range: $50/hr - $55/hr on W2

(The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)

Contract Duration: 12M+(Possible to Extend)

Exp Required : 5+ Years

Job Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Lab Infrastructure Technician to support the setup, maintenance, and organization of our lab environments. This role involves physical infrastructure work including server/network rack-and-stack, structured cabling, power installation, and coordination with facilities and vendors to keep lab spaces inspection-ready and operationally efficient.

Scope of Work:

The contractor will be expected to work on the following areas:

• Rack and stack servers, network gear, PDUs and test equipment in lab environments.
• Install, label, and manage structured cabling — copper, fiber (LC), and DAC.
• Perform network patching on the switches.
• Work with facilities on break/fix issues.
• Escort vendors for routine BMS inspections of the space.
• Coordinate equipment moves, staging, and relocations across lab spaces.
• Prepare labs for fire inspections (annual and monthly) — document, and clear required areas.
• Secure and organize restricted-access materials per inspection requirements.
• Maintain lab cleanliness, organization, and storage areas.
• Support vendors on-site during equipment deliveries, installations, and inspections.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in a data center or lab environment.
• Proficiency in structured cabling — copper (Cat6/6A) and fiber (LC/MPO).
• Experience racking, stacking, and cabling servers and network equipment.
• Familiarity with PDU, busway, and power distribution infrastructure.
• Ability to read and work from floor plans, rack elevations, and cable schedules.
• Strong organizational skills — asset tracking, labeling, and inventory management.
• Comfortable working in active lab environments with high-value equipment.

Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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