Entry Level Data Center Technician
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Job description
As a Data Center Technician you serve as one of many primary resolvers for your support team skilled at troubleshooting and resolving complex hardware infrastructure issues. You support and share knowledge of these technologies with team members. You possess basic to intermediate system administration skills and work autonomously to resolve server issues. You understand all aspects of the equipment you support. You know how to take direction when given paying attention to all details involved. You work well with a team. You are receptive to feedback and able to adjust performance and behavior as required for the position. Day/Night Shifts: A Shift Day: Sunday-Wednesday 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM B Shift: Wednesday-Saturday 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM Night Shifts:
Note: While initial shifts are as described, schedules may be adjusted based on business needs. This may include flexing hours extending shifts up to 12 hours potential night shifts and other changes as required. Schedule modifications will be communicated in advance when possible. Additional Skills & Qualifications: Dive Deep: DCO techs must understand power paths, cabling standards, hardware layouts, environmental telemetry, and rootcause behaviors. The job relies heavily on digging into racklevel problems, cabling issues, power anomalies, and equipment behavior at a detailed level. Bias for Action: Data centers run 24/7 and SLA driven. ISP layer infrastructure issues including power faults, cabling failures, thermal excursions, or alarms and must be addressed quickly. Fast, decisive action prevents customer impact and keeps the facility stable. Insist on the Highest Standards: ISP physical layer work (cabling, labeling, patching, rack power installs, inspections) requires precision, cleanliness, accuracy, and compliance. High standards ensure reliability, safety, and audit readiness across the data hall. Physical Environment and Safety Protocols:
- Must successfully pass through metal detection equipment daily
- Required to work in data center environments with variable temperature conditions
- Temperature fluctuations dependent on seasonal changes and external weather conditions
Requirements
1+ Year of Hardware Break/Fix Experience including building of personal gaming computers.
- Previous hands-on server maintenance support, including performing hardware diagnostics, troubleshooting, to ensure optimal system performance.
- Must be able to work on your feet for 12 hour days in a data center environment.
- Prior Low Voltage experience is a plus.
Benefits & conditions
Work areas may contain environmental allergens and airborne particles including dust Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Boardman, OR. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.50/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
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Medical, dental & vision
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Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
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401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
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Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)