Data Center Technician

Salute is a leading provider of cutting-edge Data Center Infrastructure Services dedicated to serving data center clients worldwide. We pride ourselves on delivering sustainable solutions unparalleled reliability and outstanding customer service. As we continue to grow we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Data Center Technician to join our team and drive our relationships with hyperscale clients to new heights.

Schedule: Sun - Tues with alternating Wed. Night 12-hr Shift 9pm-9am.

Location: Hillsboro OR

Pay:$25/hr

Data Center Technician:

The Data Center Technician is responsible for providing physical support for IT infrastructure in a data center environment. This includes hardware installation troubleshooting cabling and maintenance tasks on behalf of remote engineering teams. The technician acts as the on-site presence for customers and internal teams ensuring uptime security and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Rack stack and cable servers switches routers and storage devices.
• Replace failed hardware components (e.g. hard drives memory power supplies).
• Perform structured cabling (fiber and copper) labeling and patch panel management.
• Conduct visual inspections and report anomalies (e.g. LED status cable damage).
• Respond to tickets and service requests from remote teams via platforms like ServiceNow or Jira.
• Perform power cycling reseating components and console access for diagnostics.
• Assist with BIOS/firmware updates under remote guidance.
• Swap out removable media (e.g. tapes USB drives) as requested.
• Supervise and regulate environmental parameters within the data center including temperature humidity airflow and air quality to ensure ideal operational environments for IT equipment
• Escalate alerts related to power cooling or hardware failures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of server rooms and cable trays.
• Monitor Ticket queues and ensure all customer tickets and responded to within required SLA times
• Escort vendors and ensure compliance with access control policies.
• Log all physical access and maintain audit trails.
• Follow change management and incident response procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or technical training preferred.
• Experience in a data center or IT support role.
• Familiarity with server hardware (Dell HPE Cisco UCS) networking gear and storage arrays.
• Understanding of TCP/IP DNS DHCP and basic networking concepts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with DCIM tools (e.g. Schneider EcoStruxure Sunbird).
• Certifications: CompTIA Server Network or vendor-specific (Cisco Dell EMC).
• Familiarity with ITIL practices and ticketing systems.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment up to 40lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders and multiple flights of stairs to access elevated equipment
• Ability to stand for long periods of time in various work environments
• Ability to bend stoop kneel and reach for equipment related tasks
• Basic physical fitness to respond quickly to emergency situations and navigate areas quickly
• Ability to move quickly and efficiently withing various work environments to troubleshoot issues or respond to emergencies.
• Good hand-eye coordination and dexterity for working with small components and connectors
• Clear vision with or without correction to perform tasks requiring attention to detail and precision while wearing safety glasses
• Ability to differentiate between color-coded warning signs labels and cables
• Ability to work in environments with a wide variety temperature inside a facility
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme temperatures rain or snow
• Capability to work in environments with elevated noise levels while wearing hearing protection
• Possession of a valid drivers license for work-related travel as required

If you are a motivated and results-driven individual with a passion for data center services and a knack for building strong client relationships we want to hear from you. Join us in revolutionizing the data center industry and apply today!

Salute is an equal opportunity employer committed to celebrating diversity creating an inclusive environment for all employees and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants; if you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process perform essential job functions or receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact our Human Resources department at for more information.