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Lead Data Technician (Data Center Technician III) Location: Prince George & Mackenzie, British Columbia Travel & Per Diem included Job Description This role oversees and supports the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and decommissioning of critical data center infrastructure. You will lead hands-on work such as racking and stacking servers, installing fiber and copper cabling, supporting hardware upgrades, and resolving network and server issues.
You will coordinate with vendors and project teams, maintain accurate documentation and inventory records, and provide mentorship and oversight to junior technicians while ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and reliability in a dynamic data center environment. Responsibilities Oversee and perform installation, maintenance, and decommissioning of data center infrastructure, including servers, racks, cabling, and related hardware.
Rack and stack servers, ensuring proper physical installation, labeling, and adherence to technical drawings and rack elevation plans. Install, terminate, and test fiber optic and copper data cabling, including pulling wire and data cable through overhead cable trays, raised floors, and conduits. Troubleshoot network and server hardware issues, diagnose faults, and implement effective corrective actions to restore service.
Support hardware upgrades and replacements, including planning, staging, and executing changes with minimal disruption. Read and interpret technical drawings, rack elevations, and documentation to guide installation and maintenance activities. Coordinate with vendors, project teams, and other stakeholders to schedule work, resolve issues, and ensure project milestones are met. Maintain accurate documentation of infrastructure, including inventory records, cabling maps, and equipment configurations.
Essential Skills 4–5 years of experience with server racking, fiber and copper cabling, hardware installations, and troubleshooting in a data center or similar environment. At least 1 year of experience overseeing and guiding the work of 2 other technicians. Strong technical troubleshooting skills for network and server hardware issues. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, rack elevations, and documentation.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration and documentation. Demonstrated ability to stay organized and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment. Experience with low-voltage electrical work, facilities maintenance, and pulling wire and data cable. Hands-on experience with copper and fiber optic cabling installation and termination. CSTS certification or similar safety or technical training is a plus.
Work Environment You work primarily in data center facilities focused on both new construction and refurbishment projects. You travel with a crew and stay in hotels during assignments, with transportation and lodging arranged. Pay rates based on years and level of experience Per diem included Fly in / Fly out Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Prince George, BC. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Prince George,BC. À propos d'Aerotek Aerotek® Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de l’aviation, des installations et de la maintenance.
Nous offrons l’expertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de l’industrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers l’Amérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek