Data Center Technician I

About the role

The Hardware Operations team is responsible for monitoring the state-of-the-art physical infrastructure behind Google's powerful search technology. As an Operations Technician, you'll install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware (like servers and its components) and server software (like Google's Linux cluster).

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 apply 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 (e.g., data was not properly erased) 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 performing component-level repairs and troubleshooting on technical equipment.
• 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.
• Ability to work non-standard hours, including working weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules as required.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience diagnosing and troubleshooting one of the following: operating systems and computer/server hardware or networking protocols.
• Experience with performing component-level repairs and troubleshooting on IT equipment or in a similar role (e.g., Systems Administration, Network Deployment Engineer, Help Desk Technician, etc.).

Skills

• 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

Average salary range: US: $73500 - $101000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Pay

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

Ability to work non-standard hours, including working weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules as required.