SmartHands Data Center Engineer

Job Title: SmartHands Data Center Engineer
📍Location: Alberta / Montreal / Kamloops
⌛ Duration: Longterm Contract

The opportunity:
– Perform racking and stacking of servers, network devices, and storage systems.
– Execute structured cabling (fiber and copper) according to standards and documentation.
– Label, route, and manage cables to maintain a clean and organized environment.
– Assist with hardware replacements, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
– Provide physical support for remote teams (e.g., rebooting devices, swapping components).
– Escort vendors and ensure compliance with site access protocols.
– Perform visual inspections and report anomalies (e.g., LED status, cable disconnections).
– Support inventory management by logging equipment movements and updates.
– This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

What you need:
– Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in a data center or colocation environment performing hardware installs, structured cabling, and physical infrastructure maintenance.
– Proficient in reading and interpreting network diagrams, floor layouts, rack elevation drawings, and cable maps.
– Working knowledge of copper and fiber optic cabling standards, tools (e.g., crimpers, cable testers, punch-down tools), and troubleshooting techniques.
– Experience using basic system diagnostic tools such as IPMI, iLO, or serial consoles is a plus.
– Ability to lift, move, and position server and networking equipment
– Comfortable working in high-availability environments and following strict operational procedures.

Soft Skills & Work Traits
-Excellent communication and coordination skills to interact with remote teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
– Strong organizational skills and a detail-oriented mindset.
– Dependable and self-motivated with the ability to work independently during off-hours, nights, or weekends as required.

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