Data Center Technician, Council Bluffs

$56,000 - $80,000/Yr

Google - Papillion, NE

Full-time - Entry Level

Papillion, NE

10,001+ employees

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About the position

The Data Center Technician role at Google involves the installation, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of hardware and server software within the data center environment. This position is crucial for ensuring the operational integrity of Google's physical infrastructure, which supports its powerful search technology. Technicians will work with various components, including servers, networking equipment, and will participate in project teams for larger installations. The role requires physical stamina and the ability to work non-standard hours, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and operate new data center infrastructure across projects or functions.
• Report issues and follow data center procedures to troubleshoot and diagnose straightforward issues with equipment or infrastructure as they arise.
• Maintain the security and integrity of data, tracking various forms of media to check for standard data security issues.
• Disassemble specific equipment that has reached its end-of-life via part replacement or maintenance, in a team setting.
• Repair, fix, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment, servers, machines, or infrastructure based on identified issues.

Requirements

• Experience with component-level repairs on IT equipment.
• Ability to work non-standard hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to lift/move 50lb (23kg) of equipment and exert physically over extended periods.

Nice-to-haves

• 1 year of experience diagnosing and troubleshooting operating systems and computer/server hardware or networking protocols.
• Ability to collaborate and partner with teams to overcome challenges.
• Ability to adapt to changes in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to understand and effectively execute frequent verbal and written instructions.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities