On-site Data Center Technician — Reliability & Mentoring

Ll Oefentherapie; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ll Oefentherapie seeks a data center technician to identify opportunities for server component upgrades, validate cabling, and manage work in the ticketing system. You will mentor junior staff and implement technical solutions while following SOPs/MOPs for Change Control.

The role requires strong networking and Linux/Unix knowledge, the ability to lift 50 lbs, and a willingness to work 10–12 hour shifts on a rotating schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of server/storage/network hardware systems.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Be a good team player.
• Strong interest in learning new DC concepts and technology.
• Dependable and trustworthy.
• Able to work alone and as part of a team
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to climb a 9 ft ladder.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Shift schedule that rotates. Includes nights, weekends and holidays.
• IT Hardware Concepts knowledge (RAID, Linux/Unix, CLI, etc.)
• Good computer skills
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Able to work 10-12 hour shifts
• Any experience with mainstream ticketing systems is a plus
• Willing to travel as required
• Client experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for others to replace or upgrade server components.
• Validates cabling, checking network environment build and connectivity is established.
• Monitors and assigns work in ticketing environment, mentoring less experienced technicians or implementing technical solutions.
• Trains advance fix and repair techniques that align with corporate objectives and adheres to SOPs and MOPs for operational Data Center Change Control processes.
• Acts as a technical liaison for technical and non-technical teams, providing subject matter expertise to identify and resolve resiliency, reliability, and availability risks.

Skills

Server hardware

Network hardware

Detail oriented

Team player

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Climb ladder

Verbal and written comms

Willing to travel

Learning attitude

Education

2-year or 4-year degree or relevant work experience

Tools

RAID

Linux/Unix CLI

Data center concepts

IT ticketing systems

Oracle servers (nice to have)

Job description

Ll Oefentherapie seeks a data center technician to identify opportunities for server component upgrades, validate cabling, and manage work in the ticketing system. You will mentor junior staff and implement technical solutions while following SOPs/MOPs for Change Control.

The role requires strong networking and Linux/Unix knowledge, the ability to lift 50 lbs, and a willingness to work 10–12 hour shifts on a rotating schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays. Travel may be required.