Data Center Technician

About the position

As a Data Center Technician at Google, you will be responsible for the installation, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of hardware and server software within Google's data centers. This role involves working with cutting-edge technology and requires physical exertion, including the manual movement and installation of equipment. You will also participate in project teams for larger installations and ensure the security and integrity of data within the infrastructure.

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, and applying the resources needed to resolve identified issues.
• Maintain the security and integrity of data, track 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

• Experience with component-level repairs on IT equipment.
• Ability to work non-standard hours, including working weekends, holidays and on shift-based schedules as required.
• Ability to lift/move 50lb (23kg) of equipment as required and ability to exert yourself physically over extended periods of time, including frequent bending, kneeling, climbing, pushing/pulling and lifting.

Nice-to-haves

• 1 year of experience diagnosing and troubleshooting one of the following: 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 to effectively execute, frequent verbal and written instructions.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities