Data Center Technician - Canada - Kelowna - On-site

Job summary

Install, decommission, migrate, rack, stack, and label data center hardware, and perform copper and fiber cabling, cross-connects, and patch panel work. Troubleshoot hardware and connectivity issues, document completed work with photos and notes, and coordinate with remote NOC and client teams.

Job details

About The Role We are seeking an experienced Data Center Technician for freelance/contract work in Kelowna, Canada. This is an on-site position supporting mission-critical infrastructure at premier data center facilities. Compensation C$26-36/hr (CAD hourly) Rates vary based on experience level and project complexity. Emergency and after-hours work may qualify for premium rates. Engagement Type Contract/Freelance basis Flexible scheduling available Project-based or ongoing support Remote hands and smart hands services Key Responsibilities Perform hardware installations, decommissions, and migrations Execute structured cabling (copper and fiber optic) Conduct server racking, stacking, and labeling Perform cross-connects and patch panel work Troubleshoot connectivity and hardware issues Document all work with photos and detailed notes Coordinate with remote NOC and client teams Data center or IT infrastructure experience Server hardware and networking knowledge Reliable and professional with strong communication Proximity to local data center facilities Flexible schedule for on-call/emergency work

What you’ll do

Install, decommission, migrate, rack, stack, and label data center hardware, and perform copper and fiber cabling, cross-connects, and patch panel work. Troubleshoot hardware and connectivity issues, document completed work with photos and notes, and coordinate with remote NOC and client teams.

Requirements

Candidates should have data center or IT infrastructure experience and knowledge of server hardware and networking. They should be reliable, professional, communicate effectively, be located near local data center facilities, and be available for flexible on-call or emergency work.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Teams · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Occupational safety · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred
• Strong Communication · Preferred
• Reliable · Preferred
• Flexible · Preferred
• Labeling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Hardware Installation
• Hardware Decommissioning
• Hardware Migration
• Structured Cabling
• Copper Cabling
• Fiber Optic Cabling
• Server Racking
• Server Stacking
• Equipment Labeling
• Cross-Connects
• Patch Panel Work
• Connectivity Troubleshooting
• Hardware Troubleshooting
• Work Documentation
• Remote Hands
• Smart Hands

Job areas

• Technology
• Trades

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