Data Center Technician

6 days ago


Sterling, VA, United States NESCO Inc Full time
Nesco Data Center is seeking an Onsite Data Center Technician for Reoccuring Hours:

We are seeking a flexible and hands-on Data Center Technician for a part-time opportunity with regularly scheduled reoccurring hours (iapproximately 16-24 hours per week), This is an ideal role for someone who is reliable, self-directed, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Weekend availability and participation in on-call rotations are required.

This technician will support ongoing infrastructure tasks, including hardware installation, inventory tracking, hardware decommissioning, shipping/receiving, and coordination with remote support teams.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Receive and process incoming hardware shipments, including scanning and forwarding packing slips
  • Handle Dell LOIS packages (typically HDDs), scanning and submitting order details to support teams
  • Ship Dell LOIS replacement hardware in coordination with the site's shipping manager
  • Replace failed hard drives in server infrastructure (training will be provided)
  • Collect failed HDDs from storage racks and transfer to proper disposal bins
  • Rack-and-stack new equipment, including installation and network cabling
  • Un-rack and decommission retired hardware, ensuring clean and accurate cabling removal
  • Audit and maintain spare parts inventory, including updating tracking spreadsheets
  • Restock spare components, such as Sanmina OS drives, DB drives, and 6TB HDDs
  • Partner with the Carbonite Safe Ops Team on failed component replacements and diagnostics
  • Support scheduled maintenance windows, hardware deployments, and infrastructure projects
  • Provide support for day-to-day Cloud Operations tasks
  • Participate in on-call rotation and provide support on weekends as needed
Qualifications:
  • 1+ years of hands-on IT, data center, or hardware support experience preferred
  • Comfortable with physical hardware tasks, including lifting, racking, and cable management
  • Proficiency with tracking tools such as Excel or Google Sheets
  • Strong organizational skills and an ability to follow standard operating procedures
  • Excellent communication skills, especially when coordinating with remote teams
  • Dependable transportation and punctuality for scheduled on-site shifts
Schedule & Availability:
  • Initial schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays (~16 hours/week)
  • On-call coverage and weekend availability are required components of this role


Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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