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Job Details
Job#: 2074012
Job Description:
Job Title: Data Center Technician
Location: On-site in Vernon Hills, IL
Work Schedule:
Role Overview: The Data Center Technician is responsible for the successful installation and maintenance of our IT Infrastructure, as well as ongoing administration of all Data Center, MDF, and IDF equipment and support systems. This role requires a highly detail-oriented and organized individual with excellent analytic and problem-solving abilities.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
Other Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
EEO Employer
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. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join 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.
Apex Benefits Overview: 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. 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, 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. 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 Apex team member can provide.
Job Description:
Job Title: Data Center Technician
Location: On-site in Vernon Hills, IL
Work Schedule:
- Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday and Sunday work as needed
- Travel may be required
Role Overview: The Data Center Technician is responsible for the successful installation and maintenance of our IT Infrastructure, as well as ongoing administration of all Data Center, MDF, and IDF equipment and support systems. This role requires a highly detail-oriented and organized individual with excellent analytic and problem-solving abilities.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
- Install and maintain IT Infrastructure such as switches, servers, and related products.
- Install, support, and maintain UPS and Rack Power Systems.
- Install and maintain campus wiring.
- Coordinate with vendors as required to maintain systems.
- Ensure proper patch levels on supported hardware and software.
- Assist in maintaining technical architecture documentation for server infrastructure.
Other Responsibilities:
- Support standards, security policies, practices, and guidelines for infrastructure.
- Install new equipment as required using best practices.
- Maintain server rooms.
- Maintain accuracy of objects in monitoring and asset management tools.
- Work off hours and weekends as dictated by business needs.
- Lift up to 60 pounds with or without assistance on occasion.
- Travel up to 20%.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 3 years IT Data Center experience.
- Capable of independently running and terminating copper and fiber within Data Centers.
- Experience with Asset and Infrastructure Change Management processes, including asset tagging, labeling, and tracking.
- Experience surveying data centers and inventorying equipment.
- Experience participating in Audit and Compliance activities and reporting for Data Centers.
EEO Employer
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. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join 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.
Apex Benefits Overview: 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. 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, 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. 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 Apex team member can provide.
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