Datacenter Technician
Dallas, TX, United States
Job title:- Networks - Field Technician
Location:- Dallas, TX 75201
Duration:- 12 Months
Pay rate:- $25/hr - $28/hr on W2 without any benefits
Here are the datacentres that field tech will be working:
Digital Realty Trust, 2323 Bryan Street, Dallas, TX, 75201
Databank Holdings Ltd, 400 S. Akard Street Suite 200, Dallas, TX, 75202
Job description:-
Working with Network Infrastructure Engineers, the network field technician will perform server deployment and maintenance in our data centers. Deployment and maintenance consist of installing servers and switches in racks; unracking servers and racking replacements; Ethernet, fiber and power cable wiring; replacing disk drives and memory; and diagnosing simple hardware issues.
The Network Infrastructure organization is responsible for one of the world's largest distributed platforms that handles a significant portion of the world's Internet traffic. Our Network Infrastructure Engineers build and maintain.
Client worldwide network. You will work closely with other field technicians, ISPs, equipment vendors, and internal operations and engineering staff.
You will start by helping to remotely diagnose hardware problems, facilitate server repairs, and manage Client hardware assets. You will work closely with other internal teams in Client Network Infrastructure group.
You will work with implementation managers, infrastructure delivery managers and network infrastructure engineers to ensure that these design plans and packages are implemented accurately and efficiently.
Requirements - must have:
Ability to lift 50 pounds and the ability to un-box and move equipment for several contiguous hours / days.
Proficiency in English
Must have reliable transportation. The job requires movement between locations that may not have access to public transportation.
Must have a laptop, cell phone, driver's license, and a basic set of hand tools
Daytime (8 am - 5 pm, M-F) availability is required
Night and weekend work may also be required occasionally
Responsibilities include:
Receive & unbox equipment including breakdown/trash
Packing and shipping out equipment
Physical racking of equipment (rack prep, rack and stack, switches/routers, cameras)
Run fiber, power and Ethernet cabling
Conduct fiber work (microscope, light meter, cleaning)
Replace disk drives and memory
Diagnose simple hardware issues
Organize packages coming in/out of data center
Locating and processing of Overdue RMAs (Return Merchandise Agreements))
Reporting damage packages to Logistics
Good to have:
Strong written and verbal communication
Experience working in a data center environment
Experience working with server hardware
Experience with networking equipment and cross-connects