Data Center Technician (Weekend Shift)

Google•Salt Lake City, UT

2h•$86,000 - $118,000

About The Position

Google’s Hardware Operations team monitors and maintains the physical infrastructure behind Google’s services. In this role, you will install, configure, test, troubleshoot, and maintain hardware such as servers and their components, as well as server software and networking components and protocols. You may participate in or lead small project teams on larger installations and develop project contingency plans. The work can involve physically demanding manual movement and installation of racks. The role is part of Google’s AI and Infrastructure team, which delivers AI and infrastructure capabilities at scale for Google customers, Googlers, and users worldwide. Individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The listed U.S. salary range is $86,000–$118,000, with a 15% bonus target, equity, and benefits.

Requirements

Experience performing component-level repairs and troubleshooting on technical equipment.
Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting operating systems, computer/server hardware, or networking protocols.
Ability to lift and move 50 lb (23 kg) of equipment and exert oneself physically for extended periods, including frequent bending, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
Ability to work non-standard hours, including weekends, night shifts, holidays, and shift-based schedules as required.
Availability to travel as operationally required to support business priorities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
Completion of the online Google IT Support Professional Certificate program.
Two years of experience diagnosing and troubleshooting operating systems, computer/server hardware, or networking protocols.
Experience performing component-level repairs and troubleshooting on IT equipment or in a similar role, such as Systems Administration, Network Deployment Engineer, or Help Desk Technician.
Experience working in a data center or network operations center environment.
Ability to collaborate and partner with teams to overcome challenges and adapt to changes in a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

Deploy and operate new data center infrastructure across projects or functions.
Report issues and follow data center procedures to troubleshoot and diagnose straightforward equipment or infrastructure issues, applying resources to resolve them.
Maintain data security and integrity, tracking media for security issues such as data that was not properly erased and ensuring handling follows Google security standards.
Disassemble specified end-of-life equipment through part replacement or maintenance as part of a team.
Repair, fix, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment, servers, machines, or infrastructure, using defined solutions and limited guidance.