Systems Engineer I
PTR Global · Mount Prospect, IL · 2 mo ago
Information Technology$24–$27/hrContract
About the role
This position requires a hands-on individual with experience installing and supporting data center infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment and performing physical installation and maintenance tasks. This role involves third-shift work, with initial training on a first-shift schedule.
Responsibilities
- Perform the physical installation, relocation, and removal of data center equipment, including servers, network switches, storage systems, racks, and structured cabling.
- Install, label, and troubleshoot copper and fiber optic cabling.
- Travel to company data center and colocation facilities as required.
- Support a 24x7x365 operation, including the ability to work various shifts, weekends, and holidays.
- Safely lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Work comfortably and safely on ladders and in raised floor or overhead cable environments.
- Follow established safety procedures and data center operational standards while performing all installation and maintenance activities.
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team in a production data center environment.
Qualifications
- Technical data center experience, including server installations, data cabling installation, and data center adds, moves, and changes.
- Nice-to-have skills include electrical or low-voltage wiring and experience in the trades.
- Ability to work third-shift hours (10:00 PM - 6:30 AM) with flexibility to cover weekend shifts after training.
- Strong organizational and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to travel up to 15% as required.
Pay
$24 - $27/Hr