Job#: 3031138 Job Description: Field Engineer
Location: Oakland, CA (Partial Remote)
Employment Type: Contract
Pay Rate: $24/hr
Role Overview
We are seeking a Field Engineer to support customer data centers by resolving hardware and infrastructure issues. This role requires hands-on experience with enterprise-level systems and an understanding of data center operations. The position involves travel to customer sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues across IT infrastructure, including multi-vendor enterprise systems, servers, storage, and networking.
- Perform rack and stack, hardware installations, component replacement, disk drive and memory replacements, and hot swaps.
- Utilize software tools for daily operations and troubleshooting within a data center environment.
- Provide client-facing support with professionalism and technical expertise.
- Collaborate with team members during a 45-90 day training period; you will not be expected to work solo during this time.
- Document daily activities and maintain communication with management and peers.
Required Qualifications
Experience: 2-3 years of hands-on experience with servers, cables, racks, workstations, routers/switches, and network infrastructure is required. Experience in data center environments is preferred.
Technical Skills: A basic understanding of storage theory, server layout, and network concepts is necessary. The candidate must have the mechanical aptitude and ability to follow procedures for component-level repairs using established best practices. Familiarity with various computer applications and software tools is required.
Work Environment
This role requires a valid driver's license, personal vehicle, and insurance, as travel is a component of the job. Mileage, tolls, and parking will be reimbursed. The position may require work outside of standard business hours, including overtime and weekends, with advance notice for scheduled events.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with data center server lifting tools and pallet jacks is a plus.
- CompTIA+ certification is a plus.
- Experience with Linux, Virtualization, and Windows Server is a plus.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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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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