Data Center Technician Night Shift
Location : Northlake, IL 60164
Shift : Night Shift B 12-hour shifts
- Option 1 : ThursdaySaturday
- Option 2 : WednesdaySaturday
Rate : $27-32 / hour
Type : 6 month Contract to Hire
About the Role
We are seeking a Data Center Technician to join our team and support critical infrastructure operations during night shifts. This role involves hands-on work with hardware components, troubleshooting, and ensuring smooth data center functionality.
Responsibilities
Prepare, stage, set up, and perform startups and shutdowns of hardware (e.g., racks, hard drives, switches) following detailed instructions, checklists, and standard protocols.Perform diagnostics and troubleshooting to quickly identify issues and replace faulty components.Decommission hardware for simple changes and refreshes (e.g., memory upgrades, OS rebuilds) with minimal guidance.Communicate, report, and escalate incidents according to established procedures.Required Skills & Experience
12 years of experience in Helpdesk, Desktop Support, or IT hardware roles.Strong technical aptitude and eagerness to learn.Reliable, committed, and proactive go-getter attitude.Ability to work night shifts (12-hour schedule as listed above).Nice to Have
Previous experience in a data center environment.