Data Center Technician

Details Open Date 11/08/2024 Requisition Number PRN40230B Job Title Facility Systems Technician Working Title Data Center Technician Job Grade D FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary Typically: 3:00PM to 11:00PM , Wednesday through Sunday, Friday through Tuesday VP Area President Department 01555 - UIT INFRASTRUCTURE & OPS Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $15.19 - $21.41 Close Date 12/10/2024 Priority Review Date Job Summary The University of Utah is seeking a Data Center Technician to join the Infrastructure and Operations Team responsible for data center and IT spaces across multiple locations. As part of a technically diverse team, this position will be part of mission critical service delivery to the institution and outside customers. Responsibilities Will work in a high security facility, housing sensitive data, providing mission critical services and support life safety operations. Answer customer phone calls and emails in a professional manner. Receive and perform on work orders to install computer, network and server hardware. Monitor and help troubleshoot technical issues with data center infrastructure. Contact on-call staff or data center engineers when escalation is appropriate. Perform facility walkthroughs, administration of security at reception. Hold all tenants to security procedures. Operate a company vehicle to perform tasks at multiple locations. Not eligible for any remote work. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications High School graduate or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) and four years experience in electronic and/or pneumatic control systems. Preferences Previous data center experience. Familiarity with cooling systems. Some familiarity with ethernet, fiber optic and copper cabling. Customer service. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary Additional Information About UIT: University Information Technology ( UIT ), the central IT service provider for the University of Utah, reports to the U’s Chief Information Officer and is responsible for many of the U’s shared IT services including the wired and wireless network; Campus Information Services ( CIS ) portal; UMail, telephone, and online collaboration; digital learning technologies; information security; software licensing; and a host of other IT systems and services. About the University of Utah: Located in Salt Lake City, the U is the flagship institution of the State of Utah’s system of higher education, home to arts and museum venues and a member of the BIG -12 Conference. Skiing and snowboarding opportunities are a short distance from campus, and opportunities to pursue activities from biking to hiking to fishing abound. Salt Lake City is home to the Utah Symphony and Opera, Ballet West, professional sports teams, and a wide range of other cultural and recreational activities. University of Utah Benefits · Health, dental, and wellness coverage Automatic and immediately vested 14.2% employer contribution to personal retirement account (401a) Free public transportation pass (Utah Transit Authority) · Paid leave time · Reduced tuition benefits for employee and family members More information: https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/ The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/ Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.