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Akkodis · 1 day ago

Datacenter Technician

San Antonio, TX

Contract

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$24/hr - $25/hr

Akkodis is seeking a Datacenter Technician for a 24-month contract with a client in San Antonio Texas. The role involves supporting various aspects of the data center ecosystem with a focus on providing resiliency and high availability of critical infrastructure. Responsibilities include installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and documentation of data center operations.

Information Technology & Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Muskan P.

Responsibilities

Provide support for new installation and migration of equipment; to include, IT hardware, cables, power distribution, and other ancillary components

Conduct necessary maintenance and system upgrades requiring changes to infrastructure components

Diagnose, repair, replace and/or escort vendors in support of hardware failures and remediation activities

Decommission legacy hardware and complete required reconciliation processes

Maintain/Install Support infrastructure. (Cable trays, PDU’s, shelfs, etc.)

Termination of copper and fiber (Fiber Quick Connect Termination Procedure)

Document Data Center and Infrastructure processes and procedures; including DCIM installation and upkeep

Document all new systems, changes or modifications within DCIM to include removal of all old systems

Labeling all hardware and cable in the Data Centers; support hardware (HVAC, Conduits, and systems) as needed

Data Center as a Service (DCaaS) – Coordinate and escort visitors. Including escorting vendors who will be repairing or conducting computer hardware and facilities maintenance

Maintenance of support services in the Data Centers

Respond to normal and high severity incidents

Work with Facilities to coordinate maintenance on service hardware and keep the inspections up to date

Must have the ability to perform complex troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, solution development and implementation , to include other duties as needed

Qualification

Data Center OperationsTroubleshootingFiberCopper KnowledgeCompTIA Server+CompTIA A+CompTIA Network+Customer ServiceBasic Facilities KnowledgeCollaborationAdaptabilityDocumentation SkillsConfidentiality

Required

High School Diploma or GED equivalent with entry level experience of data center experience

Must have the ability to work with people from various disciplines with varying degrees of technical skills in a professional manner

Must have the ability to work individually and collaboratively

Basic knowledge of fiber, copper, power cables, etc

Basic knowledge regarding air handling hardware, generators, fire suppression hardware

Basic knowledge on electrical (PDU & UPS), lighting, HVAC, chillers

Must be able to follow written procedures

Must pass a security background check as NERC standards

Must accept and pass random drug testing as defined by policy

Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 40 lbs

Must be able to maintain a positive attitude while adapting to quickly changing demands

Excellent personal computing skills including proficiency with standard office automation software such as MS Word, Excel, Project, Visio and Outlook

Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information for security compliance

Must have an active mobile phone and be willing to use for work related calls and texts

Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Have an operational and reliable personal vehicle

Be able to drive his/her personal vehicle to different worksites if required

Preferred

Associates or higher in a IT related field

Certifications: CompTIA Server+, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, Equipment Brand Certifications (e.g., Dell, HP, IBM, etc.)

Basic facilities knowledge: HVAC systems, Power Distribution Units, UPS Systems, etc

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Additional voluntary benefits

An EAP program

Commuter benefits

A 401K plan

Paid Sick Leave

Any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law

Holiday pay where applicable

Company

Akkodis

Glassdoor3.3

Akkodis provides digital engineering solutions for sustainable and innovative industries.

Zug, Zug, CHE

10001+ employees

https://www.akkodis.com

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