About the Role

Join our team as a Data Center Technician in Columbus, United States. This is a full-time, on-site position where you'll support critical infrastructure at world-class data center facilities.

Compensation

Hourly contract rate – based on experience and assignment requirements

Paid for actual hours worked on assigned projects or tickets

No guaranteed 8-hour workday, minimum weekly hours, or fixed schedule

Hourly rate, payment terms, and assignment details will be confirmed during recruitment and documented in the applicable contract or Statement of Work (SOW)

Any applicable travel allowance or additional compensation will be confirmed separately based on the assignment

Work Setup

Independent contractor / freelance engagement

On-demand, dispatch-based work rather than a traditional permanent position

Assignments may range from a few hours to a full day or longer

Work may include regular business hours, evenings, weekends, and short-notice assignments depending on client requirements

Technicians are expected to work independently onsite and coordinate with project managers, remote engineering teams, and data center personnel

Assignments are generally within the local Toronto area or nearby locations

Availability and workload depend on client demand; there are no guaranteed weekly hours

Each assignment may have specific requirements, rates, or terms outlined in the applicable SOW

Key Responsibilities

Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment

Perform structured cabling (copper and fiber optic)

Execute hardware deployments and decommissions

Monitor environmental systems (power, cooling, security)

Respond to incidents and perform troubleshooting

Maintain accurate documentation and asset tracking

Collaborate with engineering and operations teams

Participate in capacity planning and upgrades

Requirements

2+ years of hands-on data center, IT infrastructure, server hardware, or related technical experience

Hands-on experience with rack and stack operations, server installations, decommissions, and hardware deployments

Strong structured cabling experience, including Cat5e/Cat6/Cat6a and fiber optic cabling (single-mode/multimode)

Experience with cable routing, labeling, patching, and physical connectivity troubleshooting

Experience troubleshooting and replacing server and network hardware, such as drives, RAM, power supplies, NICs, switches, and related components

Ability to follow technical instructions, work orders, SOPs, and safety procedures

Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills

Ability to work independently onsite and coordinate with remote engineering, NOC, and project teams

Ability to safely lift and move equipment weighing 50+ lbs and work in a data center environment

Reliable transportation and ability to travel to assigned data center locations in or near Toronto

Comfortable working flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and short-notice assignments when required