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Position range in St. Louis, MO-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area $36.87

• $63.48 Per hour Data Center Tech
• OFallon
• 3056064
  Apex Systems, Inc.

Occupation:

Database Administrators

Location:

O Fallon, MO

• 63366
  

Job Type:

Contract, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

Posted:

10/20/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

MoJobs

Web Site:

MoJobs

Onsite /

Remote:

Not Specified

Updated:

10/20/2026

Expires:

11/19/2026

Job #: 13826149

Job Requirements and Properties

Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite

Full Time Education

Bachelor's Degree Experience

24 Month(s) Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Contract Duration

Permanent Employment Shift

Day Shift

Job Description

Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Job#: 3056064 Apex Systems is hiring a Critical Facilities Engineer (Data Center) for a large Healthcare client.

Location:

O'Fallon, MO (100% Onsite)

Schedule:

Three 13-hour shifts per week Shift Covered (post training period): Thursday 7PM

• Friday 8AM Friday 7PM
• Saturday 8AM Saturday 7PM
• Sunday 8

AM Duration:

Long-term contract with potential for extension or conversion Position Overview We are seeking a Production Control Engineer II / Data Center Technician to support critical data center operations in O'Fallon, Missouri. This individual will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and decommissioning of enterprise server and network infrastructure while ensuring system reliability and operational excellence. The role requires a hands-on professional who thrives in a fast-paced data center environment and can work independently with minimal supervision. Key Responsibilities

Perform hardware installation, upgrades, maintenance, and decommissioning of enterprise servers and infrastructure.

Rack, stack, cable, and power data center equipment including servers, network devices, monitoring systems, and other hardware.

Troubleshoot and repair hardware and network infrastructure issues.

Support production control activities across systems software, hardware, applications, and data environments.

Work with technical teams to improve system availability, scalability, performance, and operational efficiency.

Assist with capacity planning, performance monitoring, and event-driven alerting.

Provide second-level production support and maintain system management tools.

Participate in disaster recovery testing and business continuity initiatives.

Ensure production changes are thoroughly tested, documented, and implemented according to change management standards.

Create and maintain standard operating procedures and technical documentation.

Recommend opportunities for automation and operational improvements.

Perform other duties as assigned while adhering to organizational policies and standards.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.

2-4+ years of relevant IT operations, infrastructure, or data center experience.

Experience supporting data center infrastructure projects.

Hands-on experience with:

Server hardware installation and support

Rack and stack activities

Structured cabling (copper and fiber)

Network hardware installation and troubleshooting

Cooling and electrical systems concepts within a data center

Ability to work independently and solve technical problems effectively.

Strong communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a regulated healthcare environment.

Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and change management practices.

Experience with disaster recovery operations and business continuity planning.

Familiarity with infrastructure monitoring and performance management tools.

What You'll Be Working On This team is responsible for maintaining and supporting a large enterprise data center environment.

Current initiatives include:

Experience with HVAC/CRAC, chillers, air handlers, UPS, switchgear, stand by generators, clean agent fire protection systems, sprinkler and fire detection systems, Building Automation System (BAS)

Experience with structured cabling copper/fiber, testing of cables, cooling, and electrical systems concepts inside the data center

Cabling modernization projects

Infrastructure documentation improvements

Hardware installations and upgrades

Break/fix support and equipment decommissioning activities The team culture is collaborative, supportive, and focused on knowledge sharing while maintaining a high standard of operational excellence. Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate has hands-on data center experience and is comfortable performing physical infrastructure work in a production environment. This individual is self-sufficient, detail-oriented, and capable of troubleshooting hardware and connectivity issues while supporting enterprise-scale operations. Experience with structured cabling, server installations, and data center infrastructure projects is highly valued. Top 3 Must-Haves Experience with HVAC/CRAC, chillers, air handlers, UPS, switchgear, stand by generators, clean agent fire protection systems, sprinkler and fire detection systems, Building Automation System (BAS) Experience with structured cabling copper/fiber, testing of cables, cooling, and electrical systems concepts inside the data center Hands-on experience supporting data center infrastructure projects. Experience with structured cabling (copper and fiber), cable testing, cooling systems, and electrical concepts within a data center.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in an onsite environment. Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview:

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our Welcome Packet as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide. Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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