Job#: 3032575 Job Description: Data Center Technician - Data Center Technician I
Location: Seattle, Washington (Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract
Role Overview
As a Data Center Technician, you will be a primary resolver for the support team, skilled at troubleshooting and resolving complex hardware infrastructure issues. You will create and maintain documentation on supported technologies and effectively pass down knowledge to junior staff. This role requires working autonomously to resolve most support issues and executing small projects independently.
Key Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware infrastructure issues.
- Create and maintain documentation on supported technologies.
- Pass down knowledge of technologies to junior staff members.
- Perform remote system administration tasks as part of a virtual team.
- Automate tasks with scripts where necessary.
- Execute small projects and assist in planning larger local projects.
- Act as the initial escalation point for junior technicians.
- Understand all aspects of the equipment you support.
Required Qualifications
Experience: Proven experience in a data center or technical support environment. Ability to work autonomously and make decisions while also taking direction.
Technical Skills: Basic to intermediate system administration skills are required. The ability to automate tasks with scripts is necessary.
Work Environment
This position requires adherence to a set shift schedule. Possible shift durations for the contract are:
- Sunday - Wednesday (6:00 AM to 4:30 PM)
- Sunday - Wednesday (7:30 AM to 6:00 PM)
- Sunday - Wednesday (6:00 PM to 4:30 AM)
- Sunday - Wednesday (7:30 PM to 6:00 AM)
- Wednesday - Saturday (6:00 AM to 4:30 PM)
- Wednesday - Saturday (7:30 AM to 6:00 PM)
- Wednesday - Saturday (6:00 PM to 4:30 AM)
- Wednesday - Saturday (7:30 PM to 6:00 AM)
Compensation & Benefits
The pay rate for this position is between $20.00 and $26.00 per hour. Specific compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications.
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
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