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Hardware Technician

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$27.88 - 35.37 hourly

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Job Description - Hardware Technician






Overview






Hardware Technician – Data Center (On-Site | Lake Forest, IL)
 $32–34/hr | Full-Time (Perm role)

 

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.

 

Schedule:
• Monday–Friday, 10 AM – 7 PM
• Initial training: 1–2 weeks, 8 AM – 5 PM
• On-call rotation: 1 week/month ($100 stipend + paid hours worked)









Responsibilities






• Install, rack, and maintain data center hardware (servers, storage, networking equipment)
• Perform rack/stack, cable management, and structured cabling (fiber & copper)
• Troubleshoot connectivity and hardware issues
• Manage inventory, asset tracking, and equipment documentation
• Ship/receive hardware and maintain accurate records
• Work within a multi-team ticketing environment
• Travel occasionally between Lake Forest Data Center and Elk Grove Village co-location site









Min






USD $27.88/Hr.








Max






USD $35.37/Hr.








Qualifications






• Understanding of data center infrastructure (servers, switches, firewalls, routers)
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Experience documenting and tracking IT assets and hardware
• Clear communication and ability to collaborate across teams
• Comfortable climbing ladders and lifting up to 50 lbs (team lift)

• 1+ year experience with structured cabling (copper/fiber) and cable testing
• Certifications are a plus but not required
• Enterprise environment experience preferred

 

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.

 

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.





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