Lead Technician - Data Center Solutions
Onsite: commuting around Northern Virginia (NOVA)
Contract
Pay: $28hr
JOB OVERVIEW
We are seeking a Data Center Solutions Lead Technician to support a short-term preventative maintenance inspection project at our Fortune 10 Hyperscale Cloud Services client's data centers in the NOVA region. Over approximately four weeks beginning in November, small teams will perform standardized inspections on server lift equipment across a large number of sites, helping maintain the reliability, safety, and performance of the client's facilities. As the on-site team leader, you will perform inspections alongside your team while owning the daily execution of field operations, serving as the primary point of accountability for team performance, inspection quality, daily reporting, and client-facing communication at the site level.
The ideal candidate is an experienced, detail-driven professional with a proven track record of leading technical teams in fast-paced, physically demanding environments. This role offers the opportunity to step into a hands-on leadership capacity on a high-visibility engagement within world-class data centers.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 2–3 years of relevant hands-on experience in data center, preventative maintenance, equipment inspection, field service, or a related technical trade, including time in a lead or supervisory capacity; high school diploma or equivalent required; technical certifications a plus.
- Mechanical aptitude and comfort working around mechanical and electrical equipment; proficient with hand tools and able to follow printed inspection manuals, checklists, and technical documentation with strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to lead a field team including task delegation, attendance and performance accountability, and conflict resolution; strong communication skills with comfort interfacing directly with client contacts and project leadership.
- Able to lift 50 lbs, stand and walk for extended periods, and work in elevated temperatures (90–120°F); comfortable in confined spaces.
- Strong written documentation skills and comfort using a mobile application to review schedules and submit reports; reliable personal transportation and willingness to travel daily between multiple sites across Northern Virginia.
- Ability to pass a thorough background check, which is required to obtain client site access.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own on-site execution and serve as the primary point of accountability for team performance, inspection quality, and schedule adherence.
- Manage daily team operations including task assignments, site-to-site travel coordination, attendance, briefings, and real-time problem-solving in response to field conditions.
- Interface directly with client contacts regarding daily scope, site access, escalations, and project status; communicate proactively with Brooksource project leadership.
- Perform standardized preventative maintenance inspections on server lift equipment alongside your team, following printed inspection manuals and checklists; ensure all work meets client specifications and quality standards.
- Maintain accurate documentation including handwritten notes, asset and serial numbers, and inspection findings; confirm all team members submit complete digital reports through the project mobile application by the end of each workday.
- Enforce safe tool usage, sustain a clean and organized work environment, and hold yourself and teammates accountable to quality and safety standards.
- Identify and escalate access issues, unavailable lifts, lift-count or inventory discrepancies, and safety concerns to client contacts and project leadership in a timely manner; document deficiencies rather than performing out-of-scope repairs.
EXPECTATIONS
- Serve as the on-site culture carrier — modeling professionalism, safety, and accountability for the entire team at all times.
- Strict adherence to all client data center security protocols and PPE requirements is mandatory; PPE will be provided, though personal composite toe footwear is encouraged. Mobile devices are not permitted in the areas where equipment is located.
- Flexibility required for client-mandated restricted or blocked workdays due to holidays or operational events, including a blocked period around Thanksgiving; these will be communicated with as much notice as possible and are unpaid.
- When applicable, lead a mobile, schedule-driven small team rotating between multiple data center sites, spending variable time at each location; scheduling is geographically optimized to minimize travel.
- Commit to the full project duration and adapt to evolving project requirements, site conditions, and client priorities while maintaining productivity and quality standards.
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?
This role offers meaningful exposure to large-scale infrastructure delivery inside world-class data centers. If you are a disciplined professional who thrives in dynamic, high-stakes environments and takes pride in precise, quality work – we want to hear from you.
About Us:
At Brooksource, relationships are the foundation of everything we do. Since 2000, we’ve built lasting partnerships with clients, consultants, and internal teams to deliver an exceptional experience across every engagement. As a trusted IT and Engineering services provider, Brooksource supports Fortune 500 organizations through Experience-Driven Staffing, Professional Services, and Elevate, our proprietary Workforce Transformation program. Whether you're hiring for software development, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, or enterprise IT, our customized staffing solutions are designed to align with your company’s unique goals, culture, and technology stack. We offer flexible hiring models, including contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placement to meet your evolving business needs.
We are a certified partner of leading platforms, including Salesforce, AWS, Microsoft, and Google Cloud, enabling us to deliver scalable, end-to-end technology solutions. With a growing national footprint, Brooksource is redefining expectations in IT consulting, engineering services, and technology workforce solutions.
EEO Statement:
Brooksource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
Benefits & Perks:
Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.
Pay Disclaimer:
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Accepting applicants until October 28th 2026
Pay: $27.00 - $28.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Are you comfortable using your own reliable transportation to travel between multiple AWS data center locations throughout Northern Virginia during the workday?
- Are you comfortable with a short-term, approximately 4-week contract assignment, with potential opportunities for future projects?
Work Location: In person
