Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Data Center Service Technician (PDU Systems)
Location: Greater Chicagoland Area
Travel: Regional Travel, 75%
Compensation: $40–$45/hour (straight time) + OT (1.5x)
Schedule: On-call with flexible PTO and pre-approved blackout dates
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled Data Center Service Technician with hands-on experience supporting Power Distribution Unit (PDU) systems in data center environments. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and ensuring the reliability of low- and medium-voltage power distribution equipment that supports critical server infrastructure.
This is a regional, field-based position supporting multiple data centers within a defined geographic area. The ideal candidate understands the urgency, protocols, and operational nuances of data center environments and is comfortable working independently in high-priority situations.
Key Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair PDU systems and associated low- to medium-voltage electrical equipment
- Respond to critical service calls in an on-call capacity, ensuring rapid resolution of power-related issues
- Perform preventive maintenance (PM) checks on PDU systems and supporting infrastructure
- Monitor and verify proper electrical load distribution to prevent overload conditions
- Collaborate with data center personnel to ensure safe and compliant system operation
- Document service activities, findings, and corrective actions
- Maintain adherence to all safety standards and data center protocols
Travel & Work Structure
- Regional travel required (typically within a 3-hour radius of Chicago)
- Travel time is fully compensated (from departure from home to return)
- Use of personal vehicle required (all tools provided on-site)
- Company credit card provided for fuel and work-related meals
On-Call & Scheduling
- This is an on-call position, requiring availability for urgent service needs
- Technicians may schedule PTO and blackout dates (e.g., weddings, personal events) in advance
- When not on active calls, technicians will focus on preventive maintenance and system monitoring
Qualifications
- Hands-on troubleshooting & repair experience with PDU systems (Power Distribution Units)
- Prior experience working in data center environments (strongly preferred)
- Working knowledge of low- and medium-voltage electrical systems
- Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
- Ability to work independently in time-sensitive situations
- Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle
Compensation & Benefits
- Hourly pay: $40–$45/hour (based on experience)
- Overtime paid at 1.5x
- Paid for full travel time (portal-to-portal)
- Tax advantages associated with the use of a personal vehicle
- Company-issued credit card for travel expenses
- Flexible scheduling with PTO and blackout date allowances
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Chicago, IL |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $40–$45 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1969 |
| Website | http://www.sterling-engineering.com |
About Company
Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:
- Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.
- Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.
Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.
Skills
- Blackoutunmatched
- Corrective Actionunmatched
- Credit Cardsunmatched
- Driver's Licenseunmatched
- Electrical Componentsunmatched
- Electrical Engineeringunmatched
- Electricityunmatched
- Identify Issuesunmatched
- Maintain Complianceunmatched
- Maintenance Servicesunmatched
- Medium Voltage (MV)unmatched
- Network Operations Centerunmatched
- On Callunmatched
- Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
- Safety Standardsunmatched
- Server Supportunmatched
- System Operationsunmatched
- Systems Engineeringunmatched
- Telephone Skillsunmatched
- Willing to Travelunmatched
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