About The Role Join Reboot Monkey as a Data Center Technician in Toronto, Canada . This is an onsite, independent contractor position supporting critical infrastructure at data center facilities.

Technicians will support assignments in or near Toronto , based on client requirements and available dispatches. This opportunity is intended for experienced technicians who are comfortable working independently and accepting assignments based on client demand.

Compensation Hourly contract rate – based on experience and assignment requirements

- Paid for actual hours worked on assigned projects or tickets
- No guaranteed 8-hour workday, minimum weekly hours, or fixed schedule
- Hourly rate, payment terms, and assignment details will be confirmed during recruitment and documented in the applicable contract or Statement of Work (SOW)
- Any applicable travel allowance or additional compensation will be confirmed separately based on the assignment

Work Setup
- Independent contractor / freelance engagement
- On-demand, dispatch-based work rather than a traditional permanent position
- Assignments may range from a few hours to a full day or longer
- Work may include regular business hours, evenings, weekends, and short-notice assignments depending on client requirements
- Technicians are expected to work independently onsite and coordinate with project managers, remote engineering teams, and data center personnel
- Assignments are generally within the local Toronto area or nearby locations
- Availability and workload depend on client demand; there are no guaranteed weekly hours
- Each assignment may have specific requirements, rates, or terms outlined in the applicable SOW

Key Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment
- Perform structured cabling (copper and fiber optic)
- Execute hardware deployments and decommissions
- Monitor environmental systems (power, cooling, security)




- Respond to incidents and perform troubleshooting
- Maintain accurate documentation and asset tracking
- Collaborate with engineering and operations teams
- Participate in capacity planning and upgrades
- 2+ years of hands-on data center, IT infrastructure, server hardware, or related technical experience
- Hands-on experience with rack and stack operations, server installations, decommissions, and hardware deployments
- Strong structured cabling experience, including Cat5e/Cat6/Cat6a and fiber optic cabling (single-mode/multimode)
- Experience with cable routing, labeling, patching, and physical connectivity troubleshooting
- Experience troubleshooting and replacing server and network hardware, such as drives, RAM, power supplies, NICs, switches, and related components
- Ability to follow technical instructions, work orders, SOPs, and safety procedures
- Solid troubleshooting, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently onsite and coordinate with remote engineering, NOC, and project teams
- Ability to safely lift and move equipment weighing 50+ lbs and work in a data center environment
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel to assigned data center locations in or near Toronto
- Comfortable working flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and short-notice assignments when required
- Legally authorized to perform independent contractor/freelance work in Canada without employer sponsorship

Preferred / Additional Skills
- Fiber testing, troubleshooting, termination, or splicing experience
- Experience with SFP/QSFP/transceiver replacement and troubleshooting
- Experience with Dell, HPE, Supermicro, Cisco, Juniper, or similar hardware
- Data center certifications such as CDCP, CDCS, or CDCE
- Network certifications such as CCNA, JNCIA, or Network+
- Experience with DCIM or ticketing systems
- Colocation or remote-hands/smart-hands experience
- Basic understanding of networking concepts such as VLANs, switching, and routing

📌 Data Center Technician - Canada - Toronto - On-site
🏢 Reboot Monkey
📍 Toronto