PGTEK
Data Center Technician -Vassar, MI
Office Lead $6.9k/mo
Summary
PGTEK is a consulting organization supporting client technology operations. The Datacenter Hardware Technician role supports and maintains Dell server infrastructure onsite in Vassar, MI to ensure high uptime through hands-on hardware troubleshooting, repair, and installation.
What you'll do
- Perform break/fix maintenance on Dell servers, replacing components such as GPUs, NICs, memory, and other hardware.
- Rack, stack, install, and service datacenter server equipment.
- Track, prioritize, and resolve hardware-related service tickets efficiently.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose hardware issues using knowledge of server architecture and components.
- Communicate clearly with team members and internal stakeholders to support smooth operations.
- Conduct physically demanding datacenter work, including lifting up to 65 lbs and working on ladders.
- Collaborate with technicians and other departments to meet deployment and maintenance goals.
- Ensure high accuracy, quality, and reliability in all repairs and tasks.
Requirements
- Proven experience racking, stacking, and servicing Dell servers in a datacenter environment.
- Hands-on break/fix experience diagnosing hardware issues and performing part replacements.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with technical understanding of server operations.
- Excellent communication skills and a professional, customer-first approach.
- Ability to lift up to 65 lbs and work on ladders as needed.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Must be a US citizen.
Preferred: Experience with Nvidia GPUs/NICs; basic networking concepts and troubleshooting; ability to read and interpret Linux logs.
Nice to have: Familiarity with Linux command line (CLI); exposure to RoCE (RDMA over Converged Ethernet).
Conditions
- Location: 100% onsite in Vassar, MI.
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm (first shift expected), with likely frequent shift rotation; must be able to work varying shifts.
- Work environment: Dynamic datacenter setting with physical labor requirements.
- Benefits: PPO medical coverage with HSA option, vision, dental (base plan paid by PGTEK), TRICARE supplemental option, life insurance, short/long-term disability, critical illness (premiums covered), matching 401(k), ASPCA pet insurance discount, employee assistance program, generous PTO and holidays, education assistance program after 12 months.