Entry-Level Data Center Technician: Hands-On Lab Support

UST; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer-m

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Jury duty leave

Employee health benefits

Job summary

UST is seeking an entry-level Support Technician – Assistant II Lab Support to assist with the physical setup and maintenance of data center and lab environments. The role focuses on racking, cabling, organizing hardware, and moving materials throughout the facility.

Responsibilities include moving and labeling equipment, organizing components, and helping with receiving and inventory. No IT experience is required; on-the-job learning is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; no college degree necessary.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks such as pushing carts, bending, and standing for extended periods.
• Comfortable working in a data center or lab environment with attention to physical safety practices. Dependable, punctual, and able to follow instructions accurately.
• Strong attention to detail when labeling, sorting, and organizing equipment.
• Ability to work well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• No prior IT or data center experience required; willingness to learn on the job is essential.
• Basic familiarity with hand tools and hardware is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Rack and stack servers, switches, and other hardware in data center and lab environments following standard procedures.
• Run, dress, label, and bundle network and power cables in a clean, organized manner.
• Transport equipment using carts, dollies, and other material-handling tools; safely lift and move hardware throughout the facility.
• Sort, stage, and organize hardware components, spare parts, and accessories in storage areas.
• Decommission and de-rack equipment, properly dispose of or return hardware as directed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment; follow all physical safety guidelines when handling equipment.
• Assist with receiving, unpacking, and inventorying incoming equipment shipments.
• Support the infrastructure team with general tasks and projects as assigned.

Skills

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Team player

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Hand tools familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools familiarity

Job description

UST is seeking an entry-level Support Technician – Assistant II Lab Support to assist with the physical setup and maintenance of data center and lab environments. The role focuses on racking, cabling, organizing hardware, and moving materials throughout the facility.

Responsibilities include moving and labeling equipment, organizing components, and helping with receiving and inventory. No IT experience is required; on-the-job learning is expected.