Data Center Services Technician

Smith group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith is seeking a Data Center Services Technician to support inbound and outbound operations for IT hardware. You will receive, inspect, test, catalog and repair servers, workstations and networking gear, ensuring data erasure and factory resets where needed.

You will also organize inventory, label items, and assist with shipment preparation. Strong coding proficiency in Python, SQL, or JavaScript is required, along with relevant certifications and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years IT hardware assembly, testing, troubleshooting and repair.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL and/or JavaScript.
• Certifications listed above or equivalent credentials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs repeatedly.

Responsibilities

• Stage, organize, and process purchase order materials.
• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair, and catalog IT hardware.
• Erase data from storage devices and reset to factory specs.
• Update status of purchase orders and meet project deadlines.
• Assist with process improvements and maintain safety requirements.

Skills

Python

SQL

JavaScript

Education

Certified Network Administration (CNA)

Cisco Certified Network Administration (CCNA)

A+ Certification

Microsoft Certified System Administration (MCSA)

Microsoft Technical Administration (MTA)

Server+ Certification

Network+ Certification

Job description

## Data Center Services TechnicianApply: Hou - Clay2: Full time: Posted 4 Days Ago: REQ-2247Smith provides total open-market inventory solutions for leading high-tech manufacturers worldwide. Our global network of customer-focused teams builds strong, enduring relationships by sourcing and reselling electronic and computer components, servers and configured networking equipment to meet customer demands for quality, cost, speed of delivery, market knowledge and integrity.**Position Summary**:Smith is seeking a Data Center Services Technician that will support a variety of inbound and outbound Operations process requirements. Inbound processes include: product receiving, inspection, sorting, teardown, part cataloging, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and upgrading IT units and commodities. Outbound processes include: pulling inventory, sorting, entry into WCX system, labeling, QC, invoicing and packaging of IT units and commodities. Adhere to and assist with the prioritization of inbound purchase orders, ensuring they are completed in the proper priority, and in a timely manner. Assist in the movement of inventory, and packaging products per operational requirements and sales order shipment deadlines.**Principle Accountabilities:*** Stage, organize, and process purchase order materials.* Organize, inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair, and catalog electronic hardware, including but not limited to servers, workstations, network equipment, computers and spare parts (memory, HDD/SSD, CPU, GPU, I/O cards, etc.).* Effectively erase previous customer data from storage devices and products, including resetting devices to original factory specifications on all inbound products.* Provide updates to the status of purchase orders in-process, and ensure the expeditious completion of all purchase order materials.* Meet all project deadlines and create various reports as needed, providing frequent status updates to the Operations management.* Provide recommendations for process improvements, including technical enhancements to the test environment.* Adhere to and maintain ESD requirements in all required work areas.* Adhere to and maintain all quality, safety, environmental & recycling processes and policies.* Assist Operations team and other departments as needed.**Requirements:*** 2+ years of experience assembling, testing, troubleshooting and repairing IT hardware (specifically Dell, HP, and/or Cisco).* Must have strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and/or JavaScript* One or more of the following certifications:* Certified Network Administration (CNA)* Cisco Certified Network Administration (CCNA)* A+ Certification* Microsoft Certified System Administration (MCSA)* Microsoft Technical Administration (MTA)* Server+ Certification* Network+ Certification* Must have excellent communications skills (verbal & written).* Must have attention to detail (quality & accuracy).* Self-motivated; high performance/productivity.* Teamwork experience and strong team player.* Knowledge of Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).* Willingness to work overtime as business needs require.* Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. repetitively.Smith is an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.