Data Center Technician I

This is a 6+ month contract position with a Fortune 500 ecommerce company, located onsite in Boardman, OR.

About the role

As a Data Center Technician, you serve as one of many primary resolvers for your support team, skilled at troubleshooting and resolving complex hardware infrastructure issues. You support and share knowledge of these technologies with team members. You possess basic to intermediate system administration skills and work autonomously to resolve server issues. You understand all aspects of the equipment you support. You know how to take direction when given, paying attention to all details involved. You work well with a team. You are receptive to feedback and able to adjust performance and behavior as required for the position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic networking knowledge and understanding of TCP/IP (1+ years)
• Familiarity with hardware components inside a server/computer (1+ years)
• Ability to perform hardware replacements and repairs
• Basic Linux/Unix command line knowledge
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team
• Receptive to feedback and able to adjust performance and behavior as required
• Optional: CompTIA, CompTIA+ certification
• Understanding of cooling systems and power distribution
• Experience with ticketing systems and documentation
• Ability to perform basic network troubleshooting

Physical requirements

• Must successfully pass through metal detection equipment daily
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Standing/walking for extended periods
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights
• Capability to work in various environmental conditions including temperature fluctuations (seasonal changes and external weather conditions)
• Work areas may contain environmental allergens and airborne particles including dust
• Ability to adapt to varying temperature conditions within the data center environment
• Ability to follow required security protocols including metal detection screening

Performance expectations

• Performance based on queue priority expectations
• Professional conduct
• Team cohesion and collaboration

Pay

$23/hr to $27/hr on W2 (depending on experience)

Schedule

• Schedule flexibility required, including potential night shift positions
• Shift options: Sunday–Wednesday or Wednesday–Saturday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM or 7:30 AM–6:00 PM
• Contingent workers are expected to work holidays if scheduled (regular pay, not holiday pay)
• First two weeks: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM (training)

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans)
• Supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity)
• 401(k) retirement savings
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Legal support
• Pet insurance
• Employee discounts with preferred vendors