Datacenter Technician- L1

Title: Data Center Technician – L1

Location: Manassas, VA (Onsite)

Shift: Overnight / Graveyard Shift (3:00 PM Start)

Duration: 12-Month Contract

Note: The first 30 days will follow a Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule for onboarding and training. After training, candidates will transition to their assigned shift.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a hands-on Data Center Technician – L1 to support data center operations for a leading client in Manassas, VA.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in rack and stack operations, server installation, cabling, and basic troubleshooting in a large-scale data center environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Move pallets, uncrate racks, and unpack servers and other data center equipment.
• Assemble racks and install servers, PDUs, and other hardware.
• Perform equipment crating, uncrating, boxing, and unboxing.
• Handle basic troubleshooting, break/fix activities, and ticket resolution.
• Provide Level 1 support for data center infrastructure issues.
• Maintain accurate records and update customer systems.
• Support day-to-day data center operations as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in a large-scale, on-premises data center.
• Strong rack and stack experience.
• Hands-on server installation and break/fix troubleshooting experience.
• Strong cabling, cable management, and cable dressing skills.
• Familiarity with data center infrastructure, including power, space, cooling, and equipment.
• Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail.