Data Center Logistics Specialist I
About The Position
The Data Center Logistics Specialist I performs logistics duties within a data center, including inventory, asset, and data management. The role handles receiving and shipping goods and installing or decommissioning assets using a warehouse management system and material handling equipment (MHE). The specialist handles and tracks hardware, stages equipment for installation, prepares hardware for deployment, and performs routine installation tasks under close supervision and according to approved procedures. The role also responds to alerts and incidents, performs routine server maintenance and upgrades, helps maintain environmental conditions, and follows data center security and sensitive-data compliance protocols.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Ability to use a computer.
Nice To Haves
- Previous data center experience is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Handle incoming and outgoing hardware, including servers, parts, and cables.
- Manage inventory, asset tagging, and tracking systems.
- Stage equipment for installation.
- Install servers using rack-and-stack procedures; connect power and network cables; and troubleshoot basic hardware issues.
- Prepare hardware for deployment, including labeling, configuration, and quality checks.
- Perform routine data center hardware installation, including equipment identification, basic rack-and-stack support, cable placement, labeling, documentation, and housekeeping, under close supervision and according to approved deployment procedures.
- Respond quickly to alerts and incidents to minimize downtime.
- Perform routine server maintenance and upgrades, troubleshoot issues, and help resolve outages.
- Ensure environmental conditions are maintained to prevent overheating, outages, or infrastructure damage.
- Maintain data center security protocols, including controlling access to systems and facilities.
- Protect compliance and sensitive data according to company policies and protocols.
- Receive and ship goods, and install or decommission assets using the warehouse management system and MHE.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
