Data Center Technician I

MetroSys
  • Portland, OR
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    Job Description

    Job Description

    Job Description
    Position Overview

    MetroSys is seeking a dependable and motivated Data Center Technician I to support the day-to-day operations of a mission-critical data center environment in Portland, OR. This role is responsible for providing hands-on support for server hardware, cabling, rack installations, and infrastructure maintenance while ensuring high availability and operational excellence.

    This is an excellent opportunity for an entry-level or early-career IT professional looking to build a career in data center operations, infrastructure, or enterprise technology. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and eager to learn enterprise hardware and data center best practices.


    Key Responsibilities
    • Perform rack-and-stack installation of servers, network equipment, and storage devices.
    • Install, label, organize, and troubleshoot copper and fiber cabling.
    • Replace failed hardware components, including:
      • Hard drives
      • Power supplies
      • Memory
      • Network interface cards
      • Server components
    • Perform basic diagnostics and break/fix activities on enterprise hardware.
    • Support equipment moves, additions, changes, and decommissioning activities.
    • Monitor equipment health and respond to infrastructure alerts as directed.
    • Assist with inventory management, asset tracking, and equipment audits.
    • Document completed work, maintenance activities, and infrastructure changes.
    • Escalate hardware, networking, or systems issues to senior engineers when appropriate.
    • Follow established operational procedures and change management processes.
    • Maintain a clean, organized, and secure data center environment.

    Required Qualifications
    • 0–2 years of experience in IT support, desktop support, or data center operations.
    • Basic understanding of:
      • Computer hardware
      • Servers and storage
      • Networking fundamentals
      • Cabling standards
    • Ability to safely lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
    • Comfortable working in a structured, fast-paced operational environment.
    • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
    • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

    Preferred Qualifications
    • CompTIA A+, Server+, or Network+ certification.
    • Experience with:
      • Rack-and-stack deployments
      • Structured cabling
      • Enterprise server hardware (Dell, HPE, Cisco, Lenovo)
    • Familiarity with Windows Server or Linux operating systems.
    • Previous experience in a data center, colocation facility, or IT operations environment.
    • Experience using ticketing systems such as ServiceNow, Jira, or similar.

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    LocationPortland, OR

    Skills

    • Asset Managementunmatched
    • Atlassian JIRAunmatched
    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • Career Counselingunmatched
    • Change Managementunmatched
    • Cisco Network Systemsunmatched
    • Collocationunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • CompTIA A+unmatched
    • CompTIA Network+unmatched
    • CompTIA Server+unmatched
    • Computer Hardwareunmatched
    • Dell Hardwareunmatched
    • Desktop Administrationunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Hard Drivesunmatched
    • Hardware Administrationunmatched
    • Hardware Componentsunmatched
    • Hardware Installationunmatched
    • High Availabilityunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Information/Data Security (InfoSec)unmatched
    • Inventory Managementunmatched
    • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
    • Linux Operating Systemunmatched
    • Memory Hardwareunmatched
    • Microsoft Windows Serverunmatched
    • Network Operations Centerunmatched
    • Network System Hardwareunmatched
    • Operations Processesunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Procedure Developmentunmatched
    • Server Hardwareunmatched
    • ServiceNowunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical Supportunmatched

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