Data Center Technician, Fluidstack Labs
$150,000–$225,000 year
On-siteHouston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Rack-and-stack compute, network, and storage platforms; execute structured copper and fiber cabling; perform hardware installs, swaps, and first-sample part replacements while maintaining accurate asset records. Diagnose physical-layer faults in servers and network gear using POST, BIOS, PXE, IPMI, and BMC; provide smart-hands support for remote engineering teams via console access and component reseats. Manage liquid cooling operations including CDU manifold connections and leak inspections; handle end-to-end RMAs and document all change activity photographically. Act as the first point of contact for facility-floor issues, escalating to technical leads and escorting vendors while preserving confidentiality.
Required Qualifications
- You've deployed and supported server and network hardware in a live data center or hardware lab
- You troubleshoot server hardware deeply
- You know network fundamentals (TCP/IP, Ethernet)
- You know hardware (switches, routers, copper and fiber)
- You work comfortably in Linux
- Asset records, labels, and documentation are habits for you
Desired Qualifications
- Bonus: GPU server fleets
- Bonus: Hyperscale or high-density AI infrastructure
- Bonus: Liquid-cooled systems
- Bonus: Scripting (Python, Bash)
- Bonus: Structured cabling
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