Onsite Data Center Hardware Technician

Socket.dev; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

PTO and Holidays

401(k) with company match

Sick days

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

EOS IT Solutions is urgently seeking a Data Center Repair Technician to join the infrastructure engineering team. The role focuses on physical repair and maintenance of data center hardware, including servers, switches, routers, and related components.

This position requires rotating shifts to support 24/7/365 operations and local travel to multiple sites for on‑site data center infrastructure work. You will document activities, manage spare parts, and coordinate with technical teams during

Qualifications

• Tech diploma or certification in electronics, computer hardware, or a related field.
• Proven track record of repairing and maintaining IT and network hardware in a data center environment.
• Familiarity with hardware from Cisco, Juniper, Arista, and x86 servers is highly preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the capacity to perform well in a fast‑paced environment.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to handle physical requirements of the job including lifting equipment up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands‑on repairs and replacement of defective hardware components in data center equipment, including power supplies, fans, and network cards.
• Manage the lifecycle of hardware components, from installation and troubleshooting to decommissioning and recycling.
• Conduct physical inspections and routine maintenance on data center equipment to ensure operational reliability.
• Oversee the inventory management of spare parts and hardware components, ensuring availability for repairs and upgrades.
• Collaborate with technical teams to coordinate replacement activities and minimize downtime during hardware failures.
• Document repair activities, maintain accurate records of maintenance logs, and update system configurations as necessary.
• Execute basic physical layer troubleshooting, including cable and port testing, to ensure connectivity and performance standards.
• Support the implementation of new hardware installations and the physical setup of network and server infrastructure.
• Participate in emergency response teams to address urgent hardware issues

Skills

Hardware repair

Data center ops

Cable testing

Documentation

Education

Technical diploma or certification

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Arista

x86 servers

Job description

EOS IT Solutions is urgently seeking a Data Center Repair Technician to join the infrastructure engineering team. The role focuses on physical repair and maintenance of data center hardware, including servers, switches, routers, and related components.

This position requires rotating shifts to support 24/7/365 operations and local travel to multiple sites for on‑site data center infrastructure work. You will document activities, manage spare parts, and coordinate with technical teams during