Job#: 3043764 Job Description: DCT2 (B side) - Boydton
Location: Boydton, Virginia (Onsite)
Role Overview
The main function of a Data Center Technician is to monitor software to process business, scientific, engineering, and other data according to operating instructions. This role involves preparing, staging, setting up, and performing startups and shutdowns of datacenter hardware such as racks, hard drives, and switches. The technician will follow specific instructions, checklists, and standard protocols to ensure proper deployment and operation.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor the system for equipment failure or errors in performance.
- Respond to program error messages by finding and correcting problems or terminating the program.
- Prepare, stage, set up, and perform startups and shutdowns of hardware according to specific instructions.
- Perform post-execution quality checks and verify that grounding, staging, labeling, and cabling are set up properly.
- Perform diagnostics and troubleshooting to identify the cause of issues and replace faulty components.
- Decommission hardware for simple changes and refreshes, such as memory upgrades or OS rebuilds.
- Follow procedures to communicate, report, and escalate incidents to appropriate personnel.
- Operate spreadsheet programs and other software to load and manipulate data and to produce reports.
Required Qualifications
Education: A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required. An Associate's degree in computer programming or equivalent training is also a requirement.
Experience: 2-4 years of experience are required. This includes at least one year of experience supporting IT equipment or related technology.
Technical Skills: A basic knowledge of computer hardware, servers, and components is necessary. A basic understanding of how to use Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word) is also required.
Additional Requirements: This role requires verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, and customer service and interpersonal skills. The candidate must have a basic ability to work independently and manage their time. Flexibility to work non-standard business hours, which may include weekends and/or holidays, is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous datacenter experience is a plus.
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 ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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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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