Job Description
A Data Center Technician responsible for managing daily data center operations, including hardware setup, maintenance, troubleshooting, and network cabling, to ensure optimal performance and uptime in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and support daily data center operations, including hardware setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Ensure data center infrastructure security, organization, and compliance with industry standards.
- Install, maintain, and decommission servers, networking equipment, and power systems.
- Conduct hardware inspections, firmware updates, preventive maintenance, and repairs.
- Monitor data center capacity, power usage, and cooling efficiency to optimize performance.
- Track and maintain server health and inventory records for all physical equipment and spares.
- Install, terminate, and test fiber optic and copper network cables; perform structured cabling and documentation.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot network connectivity issues using diagnostic tools.
- Respond to hardware, network, and environmental service tickets, diagnosing issues and applying updates.
- Work in confined, elevated, and noisy environments, supporting on-call and after-hours shifts as needed.
Requirements
- 5-10 years of hands-on experience in a data center environment.
- Strong understanding of server hardware, networking equipment, and IT infrastructure.
- Experience with Linux CLI and Windows CMD for basic troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of firmware updates, BIOS configurations, RAID setups, and virtualization technologies VMware preferred.
- Ability to diagnose and repair hardware failures within defined service processes.
- Strong knowledge of fiber optic and copper cabling standards, installation, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with network tools and diagnostic equipment such as Fluke testers, OTDRs, and power meters.
- Ability to lift and move up to 70 lbs regularly.
- Work in confined spaces, elevated locations, and noisy environments as needed.
- Stand, walk, bend, and stretch for extended periods (8 hours per shift).
- Climb ladders and stairs while carrying equipment.
- Work in a climate-controlled yet variable-temperature environment.
- Support on-call, after-hours, weekend, and holiday shifts as required.
Benefits & Perks
Medical plans with company subsidies
Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
401(k) plan with an employer match
Paid vacation that increases with tenure
Paid holidays
Wellness time
Paid maternity and bonding leave
Company-paid disability insurance
Company-paid life insurance
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