Data Center Technician Ii

Title: Data Center Technician II
Location: Tacoma, WA
Duration: 12 Months- potential for extensions/conversion
Duties:
This position will also be expected to participate in the on-call rotation approximately one week out of every 6-8 weeks. On-call activities are paid at the usual hourly rate. Being available for on-call counts as an extra hour per day.
This position provides tactical support for the physical Data Center, Server Room, and other infrastructure and assets. This position will help to ensure the uptime of the Data Center by utilizing their hardware knowledge, Data Center experience, and their monitoring skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Installs, maintain, and repair server hardware, or other equipment by racking, cabling, labelling equipment entering device data into Data Center Management application
• Follow established Data Center guidelines and instructions to perform daily job functions
• Monitors physical environments and systems within the Client Data Centers
• Respond to, resolve, and document issues impacting the physical infrastructure of the Data Center
• Maintain hardware inventory and maintenance logs
• Required to work after hours on an as needed basis
• Required to be on-call for after hours support
• Works under general supervision and reports to a supervisor or manager, though some ingenuity and flexibility are required
• Ability to left minimum of 20 pounds to a maximum of 40 pounds, able to perform repetitive standing, sitting, stooping, walking, stretching, reaching, lifting, and use full range of body motions
• Have the ability to work on a step ladder for an extended period of time
• Willingness to travel to different Data Centers within the Client village as required
• Capable of dealing with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgement
• Has a technical understanding of the Data Center and server architecture

Preferred Skill sets:

• Some experience with a Data Center Infrastructure Manager (DCIM)
• Certified Network Cable Installer (CNCI)
• BICSI Certifications for Network Cabling Design and Installation
• Data Center Certified Associate Certification

Education

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent
• 2-4 years of Data Center related experience