Job Description
Job Description
Hardware Technician – Data Center (On-Site | Lake Forest, IL)
$34–36/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
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
\nCompany Description
Connection, a Fortune 1000 Global Solutions Provider, drives customer growth by calming the confusion of IT, guiding the connection between people and technology. The Connection brand includes Connection® Business Solutions, Connection® Enterprise Solutions, and Connection® Public Sector Solutions, which provide IT solutions and services to SMB, enterprise, and public sector markets. Connection holds hundreds of certifications with top vendors and offers expertise across multiple technology areas, delivering solutions to customers in over 174 countries.
Company Description
Connection, a Fortune 1000 Global Solutions Provider, drives customer growth by calming the confusion of IT, guiding the connection between people and technology. The Connection brand includes Connection® Business Solutions, Connection® Enterprise Solutions, and Connection® Public Sector Solutions, which provide IT solutions and services to SMB, enterprise, and public sector markets. Connection holds hundreds of certifications with top vendors and offers expertise across multiple technology areas, delivering solutions to customers in over 174 countries.