Data Center Technician
About The Position
The main function of a Data Center Technician is to monitor software to process business, scientific, engineering, and other data according to operating instructions. This role involves removing network cables as part of a datacenter decommission, running/labeling/staging power & networking cables, and performing DBD removal (without scanning). The technician will follow procedures for preparing, installing, performing diagnostics, troubleshooting, replacing, and/or decommissioning equipment with guidance from Datacenter Technician Leads. They will also prepare, stage, set up, and perform basic startups and shutdowns for hardware following written instructions, checklists, guides, standard procedures, and with guidance from Datacenter Technician Leads. Physical audits of datacenter assets are also a responsibility.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Basic knowledge of computer hardware, servers, and components.
- Basic understanding of how to use Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word)
- Data center, Cable, Cabling, Rack and stack, Cat6
- Associate's degree in computer programming or equivalent training preferred
- Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills
- Basic ability to work independently and manage one’s time
Responsibilities
- Remove network cables as part of a datacenter decommission
- Run/Label/Stage Power & Networking Cables
- DBD removal only (does not perform any scanning)
- Follows procedures for preparing, installing, performing diagnostics, troubleshooting, replacing, and/or decommissioning equipment with guidance from Datacenter Technician Leads
- Prepares, stages, sets up, and performs basic startups and shutdowns for hardware following written instructions, checklists, guides, standard procedures, and with guidance from Datacenter Technician Leads
- Physical audits of datacenter assets
- Monitor the system for equipment failure or errors in performance
- Respond to program error messages by finding and correcting problems or terminating the program
- Help programmers and systems analysts test and debug new programs
- Operate spreadsheet programs and other types of software to load and manipulate data and to produce reports
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
