Data Center Technicians – L2

Data Center Technicians – L2

Location: Reno, NV

Duration: 4.5+ Months

Job Overview

We are seeking experienced Data Center Technicians – L2 to support large-scale data center deployments, hardware installations, migrations, and decommissions. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with rack and stack, structured cabling, server installation, hardware moves, and data center operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform rack, stack, and cable installation of servers, storage, networking, and GPU systems.
• Install rails, mount equipment, label assets, and maintain proper airflow and cable management.
• Install and verify fiber, copper, and power connections , including PDU connections.
• Perform hardware Moves, Adds, and Changes (MACs) across data center floors.
• Follow detailed deployment runbooks, rack elevations, and engineering documentation.
• Perform basic hardware validation, including LED, port, connectivity, and physical checks.
• Troubleshoot basic hardware and cabling issues.
• Maintain accurate asset tracking, labeling, and deployment documentation.
• Work closely with Data Center Engineers and Network teams during deployments and migrations.
• Follow all ESD, safety, security, and data center procedures .
• Support hardware decommissioning, removal, and end-of-life equipment activities.

Responsibilities

3+ years of hands-on data center experience , specifically performing rack and stack activities.

• Strong knowledge of:
• Server and network rack layouts
• Structured cabling, including fiber and copper
• Power Distribution Units (PDUs)
• Experience installing enterprise servers such as Dell, HPE, Supermicro, or equivalent .
• Ability to read and follow rack elevation diagrams, deployment instructions, and runbooks .
• Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs and working around/within rack environments.
• Familiarity with ESD procedures and safe handling of sensitive hardware.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise technical instructions.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced data center environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in hyperscale or GPU-dense data centers .
• Exposure to high-performance computing (HPC) environments.
• Knowledge of hot/cold aisle containment and data center airflow best practices.
• Experience supporting large-scale hardware refreshes, migrations, or deployments .
• Basic Linux knowledge.