Job#: 3033760 Job Description: Data Center Operations Tech
Location: Quincy, Washington (On-site)
Employment Type: Contract
Role Overview
We are seeking a Data Center Operations Technician for a long-term contract role. The position involves supporting the buildout and maintenance of data center systems. This role requires hands-on work to configure, deploy, and maintain hardware for computer systems, servers, and networking solutions within a production environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, troubleshoot, and maintain server and storage equipment.
- Ensure equipment is installed, repaired, or re-configured correctly and promptly.
- Manage asset inventory, including shipping, receiving, asset tracking, and inventory audits.
- Update, add, and close incident activity in one or more tracking systems.
- Monitor tickets and manage them appropriately, responding to requests for technical support.
- Maintain a clean, stocked, and secure work area.
- Assist in producing and maintaining training manuals, policies, checklists, and procedures.
- Be available for rotational on-call duties as necessary.
Required Qualifications
Experience: 1 to 3 years of experience maintaining storage and/or server equipment in a data center environment. Candidates should have experience with hands-on troubleshooting, configuration, and repair or replacement of technology.
Skills: Candidates must possess strong written and verbal communication skills, documentation skills, and time management skills. Familiarity with commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field is required. The ability to work independently with minimal supervision is necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with iSCSI storage.
- Experience with HP servers.
- Experience with Dell servers and storage.
Work Environment
- This role is 100% on-site at a data center.
- The position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, walk long distances, and stand for long periods.
- The work schedule is four 10-hour shifts, Friday through Monday, from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM.
Compensation & Benefits
The pay rate for this position is $25.00 per hour. The role includes 10 days of paid time off and holiday pay that aligns with the federal holiday schedule, including the week between Christmas and New Year's.
This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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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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