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Computacenter · 2 weeks ago

Data Center Technician Lead

Buffalo Grove, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$28/hr - $28/hr

1+ years exp

Computacenter is a leading independent technology partner, trusted by large corporate and public sector organizations. The Lead Data Center Technician will oversee the workflow at the Integration Center, managing the physical technology products from racking to testing, while ensuring quality standards and staff morale are maintained.

CRMHardwareInformation TechnologySoftware

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Project execution through establishing priorities, resolving issues, ability to manipulate the production schedule against contending projects, monitor progress, and report daily summary of projects in progress

Maintain quality standards by designing and implementing existing processes such as 5S

Completes scheduled projects within budget, on time, and done right the first time

Maintain staff coherence and morale by training, monitoring, and resolving problems quickly

Maintain and strengthen working relations with all groups within and out of the IC

Racking: read Rack Elevation; rack and stack servers, network hardware, and accessories

Cable Matrix: read and interpret cable matrix to correctly lace cables port to port

Labeling: operate cable labeling machine and apply label onto cables per customer standards

Asset Tracking: keep track of all assets assigned to DCT until completion of rack build

Hardware Upgrade: install components to server and networking devices such as, memory, CPU, expansion cards, and modules

Benching: place specified items on a designated, numbered bench for configuration and testing; includes un-boxing, labeling, powering-up, and recording serial numbers

Un-benching: re-package (match product serial numbers) and retrieve the designated items from the designated bench in the Integration Center, record the change in location and status of the items in the inventory system, and place them in a designated staging area in the warehouse to prepare for shipping

Boxing: craft the designated items for a given project into larger boxes or pallets, stretch-wrapping them, and verifying that all of the assigned items are included in the set

Asset Management and Data Collection: capture critical device information such as asset tag, serial numbers, mac addresses, and other information deemed meaningful for client and company use

Make recommendations to improve customer designs to power and equipment load when necessary

Understand and abide by all security and operational policies

Partners with business leaders to deliver services that support company objectives and that are consistent with Winning Together values

Embrace and support Computacenter’s mission and core values

Qualification

A+ CertificationCCNA Data Center CertificateBICSI Tech I & II CertificationRack Fabrication ExperienceCable Types KnowledgeProject PlanningAsset ManagementVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationProblem-Solving SkillsDetail-OrientedAdaptabilityTeam Collaboration

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum of 1 year of experience with rack fabrication

Legally eligible to work in the United States

Able to meet the physical requirements of the usual and customary methods of performing the job functions, including: a variety of standing, sitting, and walking throughout the day; significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; repeated twisting at the torso while lifting and pulling inventory from shelves; regular lifting of up to 50 pounds; usage of pallet jacks; carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent climbing, including ladders, and balancing; and significant fine finger dexterity

Supervise, mentor, project plan, and implement process improvements

Able to read and understand rack elevation and cable matrix documentation

Able to plan and prioritize against competing projects

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills; highly detail-oriented

Able to work independently, as well as with peers

Adapt to rapid change

Strong working knowledge of cable types and functions, and computer system applications (e.g.: Windows, Microsoft Office, OSX, Salesforce)

Preferred

A+, CCNA Data Center Certificate, and/or BICSI Tech I & II Certification a plus

Company

Computacenter

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Computacenter is an IT services company that provides infrastructure, digital transformation, consulting, and managed services.

Founded in 1981

Hatfield, Hertford, GBR

10001+ employees

https://www.computacenter.com

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