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Hardware Technician

PC Connection Inc

  • Lake Forest, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • $34–$36 Per Hour

Highlights

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. 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).

Numbers & Facts

LocationLake Forest, IL
IndustryComputer/IT Services
Salary$34–$36 Per Hour
Company Size2,500 to 4,999 employees
Year Founded1982
Websitehttp://www.pcconnection.com/

Description

Overview

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

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.

About Company

PC Connection, Inc. and all of its subsidiary companies are committed to equal opportunity and proud to be affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, sex (including pregnancy), color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability status, medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by applicable state and federal law.

PC Connection, Inc. and all of its subsidiary companies are committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans’ Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at 1-603-683-2000 for assistance.

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