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Data Center Technician

Cloud Destinations LLC
Hillsboro, OR Contractor
POSTED ON 9/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/1/2026

Responsibilities:

  • Perform rack, stack, and cable installation of servers, storage, networking, and GPU systems.
  • Install rails, mount equipment, label assets, and ensure proper airflow and cable management.
  • Connect and verify power, fiber, and copper network cabling according to deployment standards.
  • Assist with hardware moves, adds, and changes (MACs) across data center environments.
  • Follow detailed deployment runbooks and engineering documentation.
  • Conduct basic hardware validation, LED/port checks, and physical troubleshooting.
  • Maintain accurate asset tracking, labeling, and documentation in internal systems.
  • Partner with Data Center Engineers and Network teams during deployments and migrations.
  • Adhere strictly to ESD, safety, and security protocols.
  • Support decommissioning and removal of end-of-life hardware.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

  • minimum 3 years of hands-on data center experience performing rack and stack activities.
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Server and network rack layouts.
    • Structured cabling (fiber and copper).
    • Power Distribution Units (PDUs).
  • Experience installing enterprise servers such as Dell, HPE, Supermicro, or equivalent platforms.
  • Ability to read rack elevation diagrams and deployment instructions.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in confined rack environments.
  • Familiarity with ESD procedures and safe handling of sensitive hardware.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise instructions.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in hyperscale or GPU-dense data centers.
  • Exposure to NVIDIA platforms or high-performance computing (HPC) environments.
  • Knowledge of hot aisle/cold aisle containment best practices.
  • Experience supporting large-scale hardware refreshes or migration projects.
  • Basic Linux familiarity.

Tools and Technologies:

  • Enterprise Servers (Dell, HPE, Supermicro, or equivalent)
  • GPU Platforms
  • Structured Fiber and Copper Cabling
  • Power Distribution Units (PDUs)
  • Asset Management and Tracking Tools
  • Deployment Runbooks and Documentation Systems
  • Hardware Validation and Troubleshooting Tools
  • Linux (basic familiarity preferred)

Salary : $40 - $42

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