Hardware Technician

DC Hardware Technician (f/m/d)

Within your #oneteam

New datacenter, new team, new energy. OVHcloud is expanding its German footprint with a brand-new colocation site in Berlin, and we're looking for hands-on DC Technicians to help bring it to life from day one. You'll be on the floor – installing, maintaining, and keeping the infrastructure running. Sites like this move fast, so we need people who bring enthusiasm, flexibility, and a genuine team-first mindset. On-call rotation is part of the deal.

If building something from the ground up and keeping a datacenter alive sounds like your kind of challenge – let's talk.

Your Mission

• Install and set up infrastructure – racks, power, cooling, network cabling, probes, and alerts, plus assembling, upgrading, and swapping servers as directed by the DC Manager
• Be the first line of response – monitor alarms, act on alerts and customer tickets, and schedule repairs quickly
• Troubleshoot and resolve failures – servers, network devices, curative maintenance, component replacements, the lot
• Handle emergencies with confidence – respond fast, follow safety protocols, and loop in the right people
• Escalate smartly – know when to push issues to Level 2 support, no guessing involved
• Keep the operation tight – coordinate with 24/7 teams, share info across maintenance agents, and report up to the DC Manager
• Maintain and improve equipment – follow procedures, run preventive diagnostics on cooling systems, and bring ideas when you see a better way
• Support facility maintenance – assist and oversee contractors, help with ventilation and cooling setup, and jump in on repairs
• Manage logistics and stock – handle orders, dispatch, and keep inventory organised
• Keep records spotless – update asset databases for stock, status, and actions, always

What you bring to the rack 👾

• Hands-on IT and hardware know-how – genuine interest in computer hardware and components, with ideally 2 years experience in a similar role and a track record of building and maintaining computers
• Maintenance and safety chops – advanced knowledge of maintenance procedures, safety protocols, and operational techniques, with strong awareness of applicable security and regulatory requirements
• Electrical aptitude – able to safely operate, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems within a datacenter environment
• Networking and infrastructure basics – foundational understanding of computer networking and datacenter infrastructure
• Problem-solving mindset – you see an issue, you dig in, and you fix it
• Logistics and stock awareness – comfortable managing inventory, dispatch, and keeping things organised
• Fluency in English – our common language across European sites (France, Limburg, Berlin)
• Team-first attitude with a proactive streak – strong communicator who brings energy, not just skills
• Customer-centric and detail-oriented – uptime matters, service quality is non-negotiable, and you focus on the fix, not the fault
• Solid foundation – post-secondary or equivalent qualification in electronics, IT, or maintenance
• Driving license – we're opening a 3AZ and sometimes its needed to commute between the sites

Your future impact

In 6 months

• You'll be fully up to speed on site operations, able to handle installations and 1st-level interventions independently.
• You'll have built strong working relationships with the 24/7 teams and the wider DC Operations network.

In 1 year

• You'll be a go-to person on the floor – confident in troubleshooting, maintenance routines, and coordinating with contractors.
• You'll be actively contributing ideas to improve equipment, processes, and the way the site runs day to day.

What We Offer

• A hands-on role in launching OVHcloud's newest German datacenter – be there from the first rack to the first customer
• A competetive salary package with annual bonus scheme as well as company pension scheme & insurance packages
• 32 vacation days per year in the beginning, up to 34 days with growing seniority
• "Mahlzeit!" – we cover 15 of your lunchbreaks per month with our PLUXEE lunch vouchers worth 7,23€ each
• Stay Active – with our Sports Allowance of up to 400€ per year, we financially support your sports activities
• Commuting bonuses – With our Public Transport and bike allowance policies, we support your commuting costs
• Direct influence on product development – your operational insights feed back to R&D to help shape the next generation of OVHcloud infrastructure
• Career development within one of Europe's leading cloud providers, with opportunities to expand your scope as the site matures

Ready to rack, stack, and roll? Apply now and let's get Berlin online.

Your contact person

Alina Fischer

Hiring Officer Central Europe