Server & Storage Technician

Park Place Technologies•Cedar Rapids, IA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Server & Storage Technicians must be able to work in a fast-paced environment that requires accuracy, solid troubleshooting skills and the ability to clearly communicate status and issues. They are responsible for rigorously testing and configuring a variety of networking equipment.

Requirements

Knowledge of modern business communication, specifically electronic communication
Ability to use a personal computer and various software packages including skills in Microsoft Suite
Ability to accurately follow instructions and retain technical information quickly
Ability to interpret schematics, blueprints and diagrams.
Ability to work in fast-paced, collaborative environment
Proven organizational skills
Demonstrates teaming behaviors including effective communication skills face-to-face, via email, and on the phone
Ability to establish priorities, work independently and as part of a team, and proceed with objectives without supervision
Basic Knowledge of testing methodology, topology, cabling plant
Good written and verbal communication skills
High school diploma or equivalent required.
1-year Knowledge of modern warehouse procedures and methods including telephone communications, office systems, and record keeping
1-year industry experience with IT networking hardware or equivalent combination of education and experience
1-year experience with CATOS-based fixed configuration switches (i.e. 2948G)

Nice To Haves

Two to four-year college degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Tests networking, server and storage products to all order specifications
Advanced testing and complex configuration of Cisco, Juniper and other networking equipment
Complex assembly and diagnostics
Properly rebinning equipment to appropriate locations within Operations
Proper and efficient testing of all incoming gear.
Using Tech Work Space and tech logging all testing output.
Interfaces with Shipping, Receiving, Repair, Material Control, and Sales
Takes phone or visitor messages and delivers to appropriate individual
Accurately inputs information into inventory management program
Learns and uses test equipment
Maintains safe, clean and organized work space
Composes and types routine correspondence and memoranda using word processing software
Compiles and types statistical reports including tables and text using spreadsheet software
Performs other related duties as required