Data Center Technician I

Description

• Support standard and emergency operating procedures for data center.
• Provide general cleaning on raised floor, cabinet/rack exterior surfaces, work benches and other areas as needed on a regular basis
• Provide smart-hands assistance as required for multiple customers at various sites within specified SLA response times (on-call duties may apply)
• Complete hardware support work orders involving hardware and cabling MACs, certification, troubleshooting and break-fix
• Coordinate equipment/material receiving, shipping and RMA processing support as/when required
• Must promote the company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners
• Provide vendor and security escorts as needed
• Ensure all media storage devices (Hard drives, thumb drives, CD/DVD’s, etc.) are properly logged, secured and documented to ensure compliance with retention practices
• Maintain a safe and secure operating environment within the data center and report any violations to their immediate supervisor
• Coordinates equipment installation and delivery schedules in accordance with set project plans
• Provide status reporting regarding Data Center service availability, performance, capacity utilization as required
• Maintain site security protocols, badging requirements and data protection procedures
• Directly support and complete all scheduled data center MACs (Moves/Adds/Changes)
• Daily error log reporting and physical DC inspections for general health, power, cooling, hazards, etc.

Requirements

• Must be able to work at heights, off of a ladder and in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds
• Detailed and thorough documentation and record keeping
• The Communications Technician I must possess proven problem solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s).
• Asset management, auditing and daily work log/ticket tracking
• Must have proven skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
• Excellent communication and customer relationship skills
• Strong working knowledge with server and network hardware/components, copper and fiber infrastructure installation and testing, data center productivity and support tools, applications and software (Windows, Linux, SSH, RDP, Putty, etc.), and data center infrastructure management (DCIM) related tools
• Must know the universal communications color codes.
• The Communications Technician I must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and help create, develop and implement project process improvement(s).
• Must be self-motivated, detail oriented, positive in approach, professional and help create, develop and implement project process improvement(s)
• The Communications Technician I must be able to work at heights, off of a ladder and in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds.
• Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Must be able to act as the company liaison for interface with customer representative(s)
• Regular attendance is mandatory
• Three (3) years minimum of data center experience
• The Communications Technician I must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
• Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency
• Intermediate understanding of AC/DC power principles, data center power distribution and data center best practices
• The Communications Technician I must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
• Must possess proven problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s)
• The Communications Technician I must be able to see and distinguish different colors, read small print and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.
• Must possess and be proficient with the listed tools.
• General knowledge of server/network equipment and software support configurations
• The Communications Technician I must be able to act as the Company liaison for interface with customer representative(s).
• Must be highly proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Hardware installation MACs, including device labeling, power connectivity and network cable connectivity
• Must be able to see and distinguish different colors, read small print and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones
• Must possess a minimum of two (2) years of experience in telecommunications or related technical field and demonstrate the ability to supervise others.
• 3+ years working in data centers, operations or related technical field
• Must meet Company minimum driving standards.
• Strong aptitude for independent working environment and high productivity rate
• Must meet Company minimum driving standards
• Must possess at least two (2) active industry certifications

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance