Job Title - Data Center Technician

Job Location - Saint Paul, MN

Job Duration - 6 Months Contract

PRE-SCREENING QUESTIONS:

1. Describe your interest level in technology and interest in learning new technology.

2. Do you have a reliable way to get to work every day?

3. How would you describe your attendance history at your last job?

4. Are you comfortable working 4 ten hour days and if so which shift would you be able to work (2nd or 3rd)?

They will be part of a team that does work in the data center.

• They could be installing or removing servers, Replacing parts on servers or monitoring the Queue.

• Perform hardware installations (rack / stack) and cable installations (routing, terminating, structured cabling), including troubleshooting and testing.

• Also, perform hardware decommissions and cable removal.

• Coordinate DCS IT asset redundant power requirements with appropriate facilities staff to ensure proper load balance and fail-over capacity to avoid cascading failures.

• Prepare and coordinate incoming/outgoing shipments. Compare packing lists with purchase details to ensure accurate make, model, and quantities are received and processed.

• Perform remote hands support (e.g. power cycles, physical environment, and cabling inspections, swap out failed components, hardware upgrades, testing of copper and fiber cables, handling storage media, and enter troubleshooting commands).

• Grant site access to vendors and/or escort 3rd parties requiring Data Center access for approved activities, and ensure their compliance with site standards.

• Carry out daily housekeeping checks of the data halls, and record findings.

• Support Service Management and related processes (e.g., Service Request, Incident, Change) by creating, updating, approving, and closing associated assigned tickets.

• Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are always prepared and used for all tasks undertaken -- completing safe working practices.

• Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared and used for all tasks undertaken -- completing safe working practices at all times.