Data Center Technician - CA - Windsor - On-site
- Windsor, ON, Canada
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- 2+ years data center or IT infrastructure experience
- Posting language
- English
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About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Data Center Technician for freelance/contract work in Windsor, CA. This is an on-site position supporting mission-critical infrastructure at premier data center facilities.
Engagement Type
We are seeking an experienced Data Center Technician for freelance/contract work in Windsor, CA. This is an on-site position supporting mission-critical infrastructure at premier data center facilities.
Engagement Type
- Contract/Freelance basis
- Flexible scheduling available
- Project-based or ongoing support
- Remote hands and smart hands services
- Perform hardware installations, decommissions, and migrations
- Execute structured cabling (copper and fiber optic)
- Conduct server racking, stacking, and labeling
- Perform cross-connects and patch panel work
- Troubleshoot connectivity and hardware issues
- Document all work with photos and detailed notes
- Coordinate with remote NOC and client teams
- 2+ years data center or IT infrastructure experience
- Strong cabling skills (Cat5e/6/6a, single-mode/multi-mode fiber)
- Experience with server hardware (Dell, HP, Supermicro)
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in raised floor environments
- Own transportation and ability to work on-site
- Professional communication skills in English
- Data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS, or similar) - preferred
- Network certifications (CCNA, CompTIA Network+) - preferred
- Experience with DCIM and ticketing systems - preferred
- Familiarity with major colocation providers - preferred
- Standard tools: screwdrivers, cable testers, label makers, fiber inspection equipment
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Responsibilities
Perform hardware installations, migrations, and structured cabling within a data center environment. Coordinate with remote NOC and client teams to troubleshoot connectivity and document all work.
Requirements
Requires 2+ years of data center experience with strong cabling skills and the ability to lift 50+ lbs. Professional certifications in networking or data center management are preferred.
Skills
- Hardware Installation
- Structured Cabling
- Server Racking
- Cross-connects
- Troubleshooting
- Fiber Optic Cabling
- Copper Cabling
- DCIM
- Ticketing Systems
- Remote Hands
- Smart Hands
- Server Hardware Maintenance
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Keywords
- Data Center
- Cat5e
- Cat6
- Cat6a
- Single-mode Fiber
- Multi-mode Fiber
- Dell
- HP
- Supermicro
- CDCP
- CDCS
- CCNA
- CompTIA Network+
- DCIM
- Colocation
- Fiber Inspection Equipment
- Cable Testers
- Infrastructure