Job Title: Data Center Technician I Duration: 6 months assignment with possibility of extension or conversion Location: Umatilla, OR 97882 Shift: Day shift is 6 am-4 pm or 7:30 am-6 pm Night shifts are 6 pm-4:30 am or 7:30 pm-6 am
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.
Degree or Certification:
High school or equivalent diploma
Industry certifications (CompTIA A+, Network+)
Associate’s degree in IT-related field or equivalent professional or military experience
Must-Have Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
Networking knowledge and understanding of TCP/IP (1+years)
Ability to perform hardware replacements and repairs
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team
Receptive to feedback and able to adjust performance and behavior as required
Linux operating systems (1+ years)
Experience with server hardware (1+ years)
Understanding of storage devices
Experience managing work and priorities through a ticketing system
Familiarity with hardware components inside a server/computer (1+ years)
Additional Qualifications:
A+ or CND (Certified Network Defender) or Network+ or Security+
Will be thoroughly checking that candidates have Working knowledge of networking, troubleshooting, hardware components
Needs HANDS on experience not over the phone or virtual
Must have a good Understanding all the pieces of hardware and what it does
Server hardware experience is a hard requirement
General understanding of Linux operating system
Does not need direct data center experience
Technical Skills:
Ability to perform hardware replacements and repairs
Understanding of cooling systems and power distribution
Linux/Unix command line knowledge- does not need to be highly skilled
Experience with ticketing systems and documentation
Ability to perform intermediate network troubleshooting
Works within a team with responsibilities that may span multiple site locations within a single region
Applies knowledge and technical skill to build, implement, and meet assigned goals
Focuses on tactical execution where the problem, opportunity, and strategy are already defined.
Trains new team members, sharing technical knowledge to support team development and continuity
Physical Environment and Safety Protocols:
Must successfully pass through metal detection equipment daily
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
Standing/walking for extended periods
Ability to climb ladders and work at heights
Capability to work in various environmental conditions
Temperature fluctuations dependent on seasonal changes and external weather conditions
Work areas may contain environmental allergens and airborne particles including dust
Ability to adapt to varying temperature conditions within the data center environment
Ability to follow required security protocols including metal detection screening
Note: Contingent workers are expected to work holidays if scheduled (regular pay, not holiday pay)
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws.This position's pay range is $21.00/hr - $24.00/hr.
