DescriptionABOUT THE COMPANY:Bluebird Fiber is a premier fiber telecommunications provider of internet, data transport, and other services to carriers, businesses, schools, hospitals, and other enterprises in the Midwest. To learn more, please visit bluebirdfiber.com.
Join an amazing team of telecommunication professionals! Bluebird is a dynamic growing company in need of a DC Facility Technician to be a part of a collaborative team. This is a full-time, benefit eligible position in our Kansas City Office. All of us at Bluebird work hard to meet objectives for the organization and live the mission and values of this growing company to meet a common goal. Check out this video that highlights our amazing company culture.
POSITION PURPOSE:To provide installation, maintenance, and operational data center support. May provide limited customer related support services. Duties involve maintaining optimally controlled environments for colocation/server operations. This includes but is not limited to the mechanical and electrical control systems, access control system, video system, cross connects and building safety control systems.
RequirementsKnowledge & Skills:- Electrical and/or mechanical repair and installation experience.
- Basic network skills (OSI Layers 1-3, Ethernet standards, RJ45, single mode fiber)
- Computer operating system familiarity - Windows
- Knowledge of enterprise servers and networking equipment.
- Excellent listening, oral, and written communication skills with a proactive approach to customer support and service with an outgoing, approachable, and friendly personality.
- Ability to follow procedures, handle concurrent assignments and able to work effectively under pressure.
- Self-motivated with the ability to make sound decisions under minimal supervision.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Knowledge of basic electrical requirements and conversions (i.e. Kilowatts, Amps, phases, etc.)
- Able to work in a team environment.
- Familiarization with the installation and removal of IT hardware, communications equipment and cabling, basic device configuration and the ability to perform basic troubleshooting and repair of equipment and cabling failures.
Preferred Knowledge & Experience:- Previous operations, maintenance, and repair experience in a 24x7 operating environment.
- Related mechanical, electrical and or networking technical certifications.
Residency Requirements:- Preferably reside within 10-mile radius of the Data Center
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