What this Job Entails:
The Data Center Technician IV leads the installation of hardware into racks, asset tagging and scanning, cabling, data center maintenance, documenting processes and server installations.
Scope:
* Works on complex assignments requiring a high degree of initiative
* Requires minimal oversight and is proactive. May act as a team leader.
Your Roles and Responsibilities:
* Take leadership role in installing, moving, and decommissioning hardware including cabinets, shelves, power strips, rails, fiber/copper/other cables and cable management, servers, storage, and other devices in the Data Center.
* Confirm and label devices, rack and cables.
* Work in a standard ticketing system, providing clear, timely, and appropriate customer communications.
* Work under the direction of Site Operations Supervisor and/or Operations Manager) and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Program Policies, Safety Policies, and Security Policies, while meeting requirements for quality and quantity of work.
* Other duties as required. This list is not meant to be a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities assigned to this position
Required Qualifications/Skills:
* High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 8+ years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
* Manages multiple tasks and deadlines
* Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise
* Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
* Ability to respond to any On-Call request within 1 hour, while on-call.
* Effectively utilize the ticket management systems
* Experience cabling systems (power/copper/fiber/other) correctly based on ticket requirements and SOP standards
* Experience working with CAT5e and CAT6 copper cable and multi-mode and single-mode fiber
* Proven ability to adapt to changing priorities, conditions, and circumstances
* Strong organization skills
* Working knowledge of computer hardware
* Understanding of networking components and infrastructures
* Knowledge of copper and fiber testers
* Excellent troubleshooting skills
* Understanding of Data Center best practices (i.e. basic fault tolerance, cable routing, calculating power usage)
* Experience with cable management and knowledge of how to run fiber and copper in a data center
* Hands on experience in electrical, HVAC, and data center infrastructures
* Able to operate material handling equipment – server lifts, pallet jacks, and forklifts (if certified)
* Proficiency working with standard desktop PC tools and applications, such as MS Office, MS Outlook, web browsers, etc.
* Ability to learn new software
* Working knowledge of networking components and infrastructures, including Wi-Fi
* Must provide own transportation to work locations
Preferred Qualifications:
* Certifications in Data Center technologies are desired
Physical Demand & Work Environment:
* Physically assist in moving and racking equipment.
* Able to safely lift and move a minimum of fifty (50) pounds
* Must have the ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing
* Must have the ability to move from place to place within an office environment
* Must be able to use a computer
* Must have the ability to communicate effectively
* Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Salary Range
$ $55.38 USD (Hourly)
* Please note that the salary information provided herein is base pay only (gross); it does not include other forms of compensation which may or may not apply to this specific position, namely, performance-based bonuses, benefits-related payments, or other general incentives - none of which are guaranteed, may be subject to specific eligibility requirements, and are wholly within the discretion of Astreya to remit.
* Further, the salary information noted above is a range that consists of a minimum and maximum rate of pay for this specific position. Where an applicant or employee is placed on this range will depend and be contingent on objective, documented work-related considerations like education, experience, certifications, licenses, preferred qualifications, among other factors.
Astreya offers comprehensive benefits to all Regular, Full-Time Employees, including:
* Medical provided through Cigna (PPO, HSA, EPO options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only
* Dental provided through Cigna (DPPO & DHMO options)
* Nationwide Vision provided through VSP
* Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care
* Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific)
* Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera
* Corporate Wellness Program
* Employee Assistance Program
* Wellness Days
* 401k Plan
* Basic Life, Accidental Life, Supplemental Life Insurance
* Short Term & Long Term Disability
* Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance
* Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped)
* Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually)
* Paid Holidays
* Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other fringe benefits required under state and federal law