Data Center Technician

Wesco • Fremont, CA

16d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Data Center Technician, you will be responsible for effectively performing
assigned tasks in a data center, including general datacenter, servers and
network devices setup, maintenance and troubleshooting. You will be accountable
for setup and operational functions, assembly, equipment operation, general
maintenance and housekeeping at assigned project locations.

Requirements

• High School Degree or Equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree - IT Business or related field preferred
• Licenses/Certificates/Designations: CCNA and CCNP preferred
• 2 years in an enterprise Data Center environment with strong knowledge of data center best practices
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and diagnosing server hardware issues from major vendors
• Experience troubleshooting Ethernet network connectivity issues, including RJ45 copper uplinks and LC/MPO fiber uplinks
• Good understanding of data cabling and patching
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Ability to respond promptly to issues, provide updates, and escalate when necessary
• Fluent in English
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to travel 0% - 25%

Nice To Haves

• Basic computer skills preferred
• Field Service or Data Center Technician experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform weekly sweeps of server and storage equipment in the data center, detecting hardware and network connectivity issues; collect and analyze ipmi-sel data and vendor-specific platform management logs
• Diagnose server and storage equipment connectivity issues, including basic troubleshooting of network transceiver and optical fiber signal strength problems, using tools and procedures established in the data center
• Use collected diagnostic information to engage vendor support organizations (HPE, Dell, IX, etc.) by opening support cases and following up on hardware fixes and investigations as requested
• Collaborate with the data center operations team to manage the logistical aspects of the break-and-fix process, including escorting vendor contractors for repairs and ensuring alignment with established operational practices
• Oversee the logistical aspects of Return Material Authorization (RMA) processes for components such as rPDUs, network switches, and field-replaceable units (PSU, fan modules, controller modules)
• Provide hardware support for installations, moves, additions, and changes
• Decommission IT equipment such as HDD/SSD, networks, servers, storage, and backup devices
• Conduct regular physical and visual inspections of equipment and data center facilities
• Manage inventory records and perform regular cycle counts to ensure asset accuracy
• Update documentation for structured cabling and materials during new installations
• Oversee capacity management in terms of space, power, cooling, and patch panel port availability
• Understand and follow incident and change management processes
• Submit regular reports on move, change, support requests, and other activities, maintaining continuous improvement efforts
• Light traveling from site to site
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents.
• For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan.
• In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans.
• Additional details about benefits are available here [https://www.wesco.com/us/en/our-company/careers/work-at-wesco.html#benefits].
• Through comprehensive benefits [https://www.wesco.com/us/en/our-company/careers/work-at-wesco.html#benefits] and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees