Data Center Technician L1

As an entry level Data Center Hardware Technician, you will be working in a Data Center on a team of Data Center Hardware Technicians and Leads. You will work onsite to support tickets within the Data Center. The primary focus will be on core operational support through the customer's service request and incident management processes leveraging their service management system and tools. The Data Center Hardware Technician will support diagnosing and resolving issues, escalating issues when appropriate, and working with remote engineering teams. Additionally, you will support rack lifecycle processes with a focus on helping build out and support cloud-scale compute and storage environments.Work will be performed onsite at our Quincy Washington Data Center (Swing Shift)How You Will Make an Impact:Support a fleet of servers and data centers for a prominent customerPerforms server/network/storage device deployments.Support installations, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Data Center equipment.Maintain fully functioning servers, network, and storage systems utilizing hardware components.Perform in-depth diagnostics and repairs on servers (replace hard drives, memory modules, power supply, motherboards, backplanes, etc.) and other data center equipment independentlyPhysically assist in moving and racking equipment as directed to support projects.Work with internal engineering teams and vendors to help resolve complex technical issues, maintain high hardware quality levels, and influence designs to ensure ease of serviceability.Install and arrange new equipment for data centers.Perform internal system component upgrades (CPUs, Memory, Hard Drives, Fiber Cables, Copper Cables, etc)Utilize customers' infra management system tools to troubleshoot and identify server issues.Update inventory information as specified in the process and directivesSupport routine audits and special move projects.Contribute to update and implement the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and MOPs in the execution of day-to-day workWork with Asset Management and Technical Manager regarding critical spares consumption levels and stockout risksActively participate in proactive service improvement by providing insight, feedback, and highlighting risks and inefficienciesEnsure compliance with the identified process to maintain an organized and tidy work environmentFollow the 5S Pillars' methodology (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain) for organizing, cleaning, developing, and sustaining a productive work environmentEnsure compliance with environmental health and safety standards within the data centerEnsure compliance with administrative directivesPerform other tasks as directed by managementWhat you will need to Succeed:1 plus years of hands-on computer/server hardware break-fix experience in a data center environment1 plus years experience with Linux OSAbility to read and create server build plansKnowledge of computer applicationsKnowledge of service management or ticketing systemEffective communication and listening skills, written and verbal fluency in EnglishExcellent customer service mindset willing to meet and exceed customer expectationsKnowledge of computer applications preferably with Slack, Teams, Jira, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office ProductsPrevious ticket system exposureSelf-motivated, professional and high level of attention to detailDriven, self-motivated to continuously improveEager to learn and fast learnerWillingness to adapt to different learning styles in training new techniciansAdaptable, able to work independently and a proactive team-playerAble to work well in isolation and on repetitive tasksCapable of multitasking with high level of attention to detailAble to mentor and train peersAble to safely lift and move a minimum of fifty (50) poundsPreferred Qualifications:College degree or equivalent in a technology related field a plus