IT University Data Center Student Assistant

Careers ListingFullerton, CA
Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Student Assistant answers first echelon phone support calls and escalates, if needed, for afterhours HelpDesk. Assist full time staff technicians as needed in the data center. Under supervision, perform data center tasks, including but not limited to: Monitor servers, network and climate monitors; Perform walkthroughs of the data center, Log onto phone systems and create tickets as needed; Assist with emergencies or special projects; Assist with asset management; Report shift updates at end of each shift and escalate issues, as needed. Adhere to the Data Center Access Guidelines provided by the Information Security Officer (ISO). Other duties may be assigned at Data Center staff / management discretion.

Requirements

  • Current student at CSUF and is enrolled/registered (fees paid) in a current regular semester as a new or continuing student.
  • Student who has completed the prior semester (has not graduated), or who is registered for the subsequent semester.
  • In good academic standing (not on academic probation, continued probation, academic dismissal).
  • Student who is authorized to work in the United States and can provide employment eligibility documents.
  • Able to push or pull carts holding up to 100 lbs.
  • Able to lift up to 30 lbs.
  • Able to work swing and graveyard shifts
  • Able to grasp training in these areas: DC Map, Signing in/out, Escalation, Rack Mounting, Server repair, Cabling, Data Center Alerts, Phone Support, Ticket Creation, Asset Management, and general data center functions.
  • Ability to learn and perform assigned work; follow oral instructions; work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and other students; communicate effectively with all levels; and read and write English at a level appropriate to the position.

Nice To Haves

  • Electrical Engineer major
  • Computer Science major

Responsibilities

  • Answer first echelon phone support calls and escalate, if needed, for afterhours HelpDesk.
  • Assist full time staff technicians as needed in the data center.
  • Perform data center tasks, including but not limited to: Monitor servers, network and climate monitors; Perform walkthroughs of the data center, Log onto phone systems and create tickets as needed; Assist with emergencies or special projects; Assist with asset management; Report shift updates at end of each shift and escalate issues, as needed.
  • Adhere to the Data Center Access Guidelines provided by the Information Security Officer (ISO).

Benefits

  • Background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for this position.
  • CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.
  • Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
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