Lead Data Center Technician

Client is seeking hands on data center professionals to support a workforce development initiative tied to a large data center expansion. This role is ideal for individuals who have worked in live data center environments, grown into leadership responsibilities, and are comfortable coaching and guiding newer technicians.

This is a highly operational role supporting onboarding and development of future data center technicians in classroom and lab environments. Candidates should bring real-world data center experience and the ability to share operational knowledge, safety practices, and technical guidance with others.

Responsibilities

• Support onboarding and development of new data center technicians

• Coach and guide technicians on operational best practices and safety procedures

• Share hands-on experience related to data center operations and infrastructure

• Support server deployments, hardware troubleshooting, and infrastructure-related learning activities

• Provide technical leadership within classroom and lab environments

• Assist with preparation and setup of training/lab environments

• Support reporting, documentation, and operational administrative tasks

• Work closely with other Leads and program leadership

Data Center Infrastructure, Data Center Operations, Hardware Troubleshooting, Server Deployments, Technical Leadership, Mentoring, Structured Cabling, Infrastructure Support, data center, bilingual, fiber, low voltage, BICSI, Hyperscale Data Centers, AWS, Meta, Google Data Centers

Top Skills Details

Data Center Infrastructure, Data Center Operations, Hardware Troubleshooting, Server Deployments, Technical Leadership, Mentoring ,Structured Cabling, Infrastructure Support, data center

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in hyperscale or enterprise data center environments preferred

• Strong communication and leadership skills

• Comfortable speaking in front of groups and guiding teams

• OSHA or industry certifications preferred

• High school diploma or equivalent required

This is a Contract position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $27.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

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