Datacenter Technician

Location : Hayward, CA(On-Site) Pay Range : $25-$28 / hr.

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DayToDay Responsbilities : Perform regular preventative maintenance and health checks on servers, networking equipment, cabling, and supporting hardware.

Rack / stack, install, and configure servers and components (drives, RAM, NICs, motherboards, power supplies).

Conduct diagnostics and hands-on repairs of failing server hardware; hiring manager stressed this is more critical than simply doing installation or deployment work.

Troubleshoot hardware and cabling issues, escalating advanced Layer 2 / 3 networking problems to specialized teams.

Rapidly respond to critical incidents while ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols and best practices.

Document issues and share resolutions with managers / teams.

Manage multiple tickets / tasks simultaneously, demonstrating strong prioritization, organization, and communication skills.

Participate in an on-call rotation to support 24 / 7 operations.

May be required to travel up to 10% between data center locations (within 10–20 minutes of each other).

Must Have : 3 years of hands-on data center experience.

Strong server hardware experience : installation, preventative maintenance, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair.

Candidates must be able to articulate step-by-step approaches to things like : Diagnosing and repairing failed drives, RAM, PSUs, NICs, or motherboards.

Troubleshooting a server that won’t power on.

Strong confidence with rack / stack activities and identifying / repairing physical issues directly in the racks.

Working knowledge of basic connectivity / cabling troubleshooting.

Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team; ability to clearly communicate hands-on troubleshooting experience in interview settings.

Hiring manager feedback emphasized : candidates who only show installation / deployment experience (servers, network equipment, power systems) will not be a fit — they need to show preventative maintenance, repair, and diagnostic ownership.

NiceToHave : Experience with Linux environments (basic commands, log checks, system interaction).

Familiarity with basic network troubleshooting (verifying cabling, link status, connectivity) while escalating advanced networking issues.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements : medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking / public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually – as applicable.