<p>Introduction</p> <p>Be part of the team that drives our company forward, transforming ideas into real-world tools and platforms that support the business and spur innovation.</p> <p>Overview</p> <p>Join our client's data center operations team supporting critical hardware infrastructure. This hands-on role focuses on server installations, cabling, troubleshooting, and equipment lifecycle management in an enterprise environment.</p> <p> </p> <p>Schedule:</p> <ul> <li>Monday–Friday, 10 AM – 7 PM </li><li>Initial training: 1–2 weeks, 8 AM – 5 PM </li><li>On-call rotation: 1 week/month ($100 stipend + paid hours worked) </li></ul> <p> </p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Install, rack, and maintain data center hardware (servers, storage, networking equipment). </li><li>Perform rack/stack, cable management, and structured cabling (fiber & copper). </li><li>Troubleshoot connectivity and hardware issues. </li><li>Manage inventory, asset tracking, and equipment documentation. </li><li>Ship/receive hardware and maintain accurate records. </li><li>Work within a multi-team ticketing environment. </li><li>Travel occasionally between Lake Forest Data Center and Elk Grove Village co-location site. </li></ul> <p>Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Understanding of data center infrastructure (servers, switches, firewalls, routers). </li><li>Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills. </li><li>Experience documenting and tracking IT assets and hardware. </li><li>Clear communication and ability to collaborate across teams. </li><li>Comfortable climbing ladders and lifting up to 50 lbs. (team lift). </li><li>1+ years of experience with structured cabling (copper/fiber) and cable testing. </li><li>Certifications are a plus, but not required. </li><li>Enterprise environment experience preferred. </li></ul> <p>Because of the possibility for fraudulent job postings on many popular job boards, please be advised that Connection will never offer a position of employment without a complete interview process, communication with a live person, and a signed offer letter.</p> <p>Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.</p>