Temporary Mover - Data Center Equipment

Emerging Tech is hiring temporary laborers/technical movers to assist with the relocation of data center equipment (servers, switches, routers, storage devices) as part of a move within the VA Medical Center located in Battle Creek, Michigan to support construction efforts and involves unracking, relocating, and re-racking equipment per pre-coordinated plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the careful disassembly and reassembly of server racks and components

• Handle and transport IT hardware including servers, switches, routers, and network appliances

• Follow direction from VA OIT and Facilities Management staff

• Maintain proper labeling and protection of equipment throughout the move

• Support cable management and rack alignment in accordance with plans

• Ability to lift and maneuver 50-75 lbs

• Previous experience in IT equipment handling, AV/telecom moves, or server room relocations preferred

• Must be punctual, dependable, and able to follow direction precisely

• Work involves off-hours and overnight shifts; must have own transportation

• Professional demeanor required due to sensitivity of environment

• 30/hour, Invitation for Job Applicants to Self-Identify as a U.S. Veteran
• A “disabled veteran” is one of the following:
• a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or
• a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
• A “recently separated veteran” means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran’s discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
• An “active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran” means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
• An “Armed forces service medal veteran” means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.