Data Center Technician - L1

Job Title: Data Center Technician - L1Location: Manassas, VAWork Setting: OnsiteEngagement: Contract – 12 MonthsAvailable Shift: Graveyard / overnight shift, 3:00 PM startOnboarding Schedule: The first 30 days will be Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm for onboarding and training. After training, candidates will transition to their assigned shift.Role OverviewData Center Technician - L1 to support data center operations . This role is responsible for hands-on equipment handling and installation, including moving pallets, uncrating racks, unboxing servers, assembling racks, and racking PDUs and devices. The technician will also help troubleshoot common issues, work through tickets, and serve as a Level 1 administrator for data center issues. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, independent, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.Key ResponsibilitiesMove pallets, uncrate racks, and unbox servers and other data center equipment.Assemble racks and rack PDUs, servers, and other devices.Crate/uncrate and box/unbox equipment as required for the project.Help troubleshoot common issues and work through various tickets.Act as a Level 1 administrator for data center issues.Record and enter data into customer systems as required for the project.Perform other tasks as assigned.Required QualificationsStrong data center experience with rack and stack.Minimum of 2 years of on-prem, large-scale data center experience supporting data center equipment and/or infrastructure (power, space, cooling, equipment).Strong cabling skills, cable management, and dressing.Strong attention to detail, independent and out-of-the-box thinking.Break/fix server expertise.Experience installing new servers and other equipment.