Data Center Technician

$66,500 - $100,000/Yr

Google - New Albany, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

New Albany, OH

10,001+ employees

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About the position

The Data Center Technician role at Google involves installing, configuring, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining hardware and server software within a 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 engage in manual tasks, including the movement and installation of equipment, while also participating in project teams for larger installations.

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 managed in accordance with Google security standards.
• 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 with defined solutions and limited guidance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting operating systems and computer/server hardware or networking protocols.
• Experience with performing component-level repairs on IT equipment.
• Ability to lift/move 50lb (23kg) of equipment and exert yourself physically over extended periods, including frequent bending, kneeling, climbing, pushing/pulling and lifting.
• Ability to work non-standard hours, including weekends, holidays, and on a shift-based schedule.

Nice-to-haves

• 2 years of experience diagnosing and troubleshooting operating systems and computer/server hardware or networking protocols.
• Completion of the online Google IT Support Professional Certificate program.
• Experience working within a data center or network operation center environment.
• Ability to collaborate and partner with teams to overcome challenges.
• Ability to adapt to changes in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

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