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FluidstackFluidstackAbernathy, TX

L1 Data Center Technician

Maintain physical infrastructure and perform hardware maintenance for Fluidstack's large-scale GPU supercomputers in a live data center environment. Requires attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, on-call responsiveness, and physical capability to lift 50lbs; ideal for those starting in data center ops looking to grow rapidly.

55k – 60k/yr
On-siteEntry levelHardware Engineering

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Maintain the physical infrastructure of GPU supercomputers, keeping uptime high for AI customers.
  • Perform cable management: reseat and swap network, power, and data cables.
  • Execute server tray swaps and hardware replacements following established procedures.
  • Respond promptly to on-call requests against aggressive SLAs.
  • Document all maintenance activities and hardware changes in tracking systems.
  • Conduct visual inspections to catch potential hardware issues before they impact service.

Requirements

  • Starting out in data center operations or hardware, with desire to grow fast in a high-performance environment.
  • Follow technical procedures precisely and pay attention to details.
  • Manage time well and respond quickly to urgent, on-call requests.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work comfortably in a data center environment.
  • Document carefully and keep tracking systems accurate.

Nice-to-Haves

  • IT support, computer repair, or electronics experience.
  • Technical certifications or coursework.
  • Basic networking knowledge (cable types and connections).
  • Experience with ticketing and documentation tools.

Skills

data center operationscable managementhardware replacementserver maintenanceon-call responseDocumentationbasic networkingit supportcomputer repairelectronics

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