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Data Center Operations Technician

SambaNova· IT
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Santa Clara, CA$28/hr - $35/hrFull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Entry-level data center technician responsible for hands-on hardware setup, installation, maintenance, and support in a fast-paced, large-scale data center environment in Santa Clara, CA.

Responsibilities

  • Unpack servers and parts
  • Rack and stack equipment
  • Install and/or replace system components
  • Read elevation plans and implement assembly and installations accordingly and exactly
  • Pay attention to neatness and organization in all aspects of the job (racks, cables, etc.)
  • Install and maintain various networking technologies and fabrics
  • Troubleshoot and work with subject matter experts to resolve problems
  • Package servers for shipment
  • Daily housekeeping of packaging materials
  • Coordinate with logistics team for shipping and receiving assembled servers
  • Complete assigned tickets to uphold tight SLA’s and respond to requests in a timely manner
  • Assist with projects (new capacity as well as retrofits) and repairs throughout the data center
  • Demonstrate personal leadership, identifying and helping to create documentation for the data center knowledge base
  • Assist with process improvements and best practices in data center operations and expansions
  • Participate in on-call rotation as needed in Santa Clara, CA or additional off-site locations
  • Other data center operations technician role assignments as required

Qualifications

  • 0-1+ years experience
  • High School Diploma; Associates Degree preferred
  • Able to perform all essential job functions, including walking, standing, bending, stooping, climbing, lifting and manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Able to lift equipment and items up to 50 pounds
  • Able to operate lifting equipment for heavier items following training on the equipment
  • Able to work days/nights/weekends/holidays, if needed and/or required
  • This role will be required to be on-site at our data center locations in and around Santa Clara, CA. This role may require travel to additional data center site expansions.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills as well as a high attention to detail.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where adaptability and flexibility will be key to your success.
  • Ability to work independently and also within groups

Skills

Required:Server hardware handlingNetworking equipment setup

Benefits

  • Base Salary Range: $28—$35 USD per hour
  • Health Insurance premium coverage (employee 95%, dependents 77%)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
  • Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, and AD&D insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) including Health Care, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care
  • Well-being benefits including Headspace, Gympass+, One Medical, Employee Assistance Program, and more
Last updated Oct 4, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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