Data Center Technician

$66,500 - $100,000/Yr

Google - Omaha, NE

Full-time - Entry Level

Omaha, NE

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About the position

The Data Center Technician at Google plays a crucial role in maintaining and operating the physical infrastructure that supports Google's technology. This position involves installing, configuring, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining hardware and server software, ensuring the integrity and security of data within the data center environment. Technicians will engage in both manual and technical tasks, contributing to the overall efficiency and reliability of Google's data operations.

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, applying the resources needed to resolve identified issues.
• Maintain the security and integrity of data, tracking various forms of media to check for standard data security issues handled 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 as required.

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
• 401k
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development
• Employee discount programs