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Reboot Monkey

Data Center Technician - Canada - Kitchener - On-site

Kitchener, ON, Canada

$26 to $36 CAD / hour · Full-time

Within 25 km of Waterloo · About 6.6 km from the city centre

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Pay: $26 to $36 CAD / hour
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Mar 6, 2027
Experience: 2+ years data center or IT infrastructure experience
Posted: Aug 13, 2026

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About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Data Center Technician for freelance/contract work in Kitchener, 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
2+ years data center or IT infrastructure experience
Strong cabling skills (Cat5e/6/6a, single-mode/multi-mode fiber)
Experience with server hardware (Dell, HP, Supermicro)
Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in raised floor environments
Own transportation and ability to work on-site
Professional communication skills in English
Data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS, or similar) - preferred
Network certifications (CCNA, CompTIA Network+) - preferred
Experience with DCIM and ticketing systems - preferred
Familiarity with major colocation providers - preferred
Standard tools: screwdrivers, cable testers, label makers, fiber inspection equipment

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Responsibilities

Install, decommission, migrate, rack, stack, and label data center hardware, while performing 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 need at least two years of data center or IT infrastructure experience, strong copper and fiber cabling skills, and experience with server hardware. They must be able to lift over 50 pounds, work in raised-floor environments, provide their own transportation, work on-site, and communicate professionally in English; relevant data center and network certifications are preferred.

Skills

Hardware Installation
Hardware Decommissioning
Hardware Migration
Structured Cabling
Copper Cabling
Fiber Optic Cabling
Server Racking and Stacking
Cross-Connects
Patch Panel Work
Connectivity Troubleshooting
Hardware Troubleshooting
Work Documentation
Remote Hands and Smart Hands Services
Data Center Infrastructure
Professional Communication
DCIM and Ticketing Systems

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Keywords

Data Center
IT Infrastructure
Remote Hands
Smart Hands
Hardware Installation
Decommissioning
Migrations
Structured Cabling
Cat5e
Cat6
Cat6a
Single-Mode Fiber
Multi-Mode Fiber
Server Racking
Server Stacking
Dell
HP
Supermicro
Cross-Connects
Patch Panels
Connectivity Troubleshooting
Raised-Floor Environments
CDCP
CDCS
CCNA
CompTIA Network+
DCIM
Ticketing Systems
Cable Testers
Fiber Inspection Equipment

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