Data Center Technician: 24/7 Ops & Customer Support

Netrality Properties, LP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

AD&D insurance

Parental leave

Fertility support

401k matching

Employee discounts

Job summary

Netrality Data Centers in Chicago is seeking a Data Center Technician to maintain and monitor the facility’s critical infrastructure, supporting Netrality colocation customers and building tenants.

You will investigate alerts, follow escalation procedures, and perform routine tasks to ensure high availability, security, and reliability in a 24/7/365 environment. The ideal candidate has hands-on data center experience and strong troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required
• 2 years of previous Data Center experience or other closely related technical fields required
• Industry related certifications, or associate degree+ in a technical area of study strongly preferred
• Fundamental knowledge of Data Center cooling and power infrastructure a plus
• 2 years of customer service experience required
• Strong troubleshooting, problem solving, multitasking and organization skills
• Operate with a ‘safety first’ mindset at all times
• Follow all current emergency procedures set forth by Netrality and the assigned property
• Excellent communicator and team player
• Experience working independently as well as collaboratively; effectively managing priorities while meeting hard deadlines
• Ability to work cross-functionally with ease
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Suite
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially with supervisor and local site team
• Self-motivated, initiative taker
• Highest ethical and professional conduct and integrity
• Adhere to all guidelines and expectations set forth in company’s corporate handbook

Responsibilities

• Monitor the Critical Facilities Monitoring System and provide reactive/notification/escalation services as required to address alarm events.
• Provide top-tier physical and remote customer support for local and international Colocation Customers in a 24/7/365 facility to include fiber/copper cross-connects and equipment troubleshooting.
• Monitor and assist Customer Support requests through use of a Web-based ticketing system where customers have access to services including access requests, Remote Hand troubleshooting, processing orders, delivery logistics, and general support.
• Execute sales orders and facility preparations to support new customer environments in accordance with ongoing sales activity.
• Perform hourly walkthroughs of the facility to visually verify and collect readings from all critical electrical/mechanical equipment and monitor overall facility conditions.
• Assist with physical security monitoring through use of cameras, access badges, door alarms and notifications.
• Perform “rack & stack” tasks for customer equipment as required.
• Perform routine operational tasks including equipment handling, repairs and troubleshooting, processing interconnection circuit orders, and general site support.
• Manage customer package deliveries through receiving, handling, storing, and shipping.
• Answer client calls, emails and other inquiries in a professional manner, and coordinate the appropriate resources to resolve client issues.
• Assist in client deployment strategies and facility expansion planning.
• Sign visitors in and out of the facility and escort authorized personnel as required.
• Monitor and assist during planned outages or maintenance windows.
• Maintain detailed logs of all events, anomalies, inventory, and work tickets.
• Maintain ethical, professional, and courteous relations with contractors, tenants, and colleagues.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).

Skills

Data center experience

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Safety mindset

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Technical certification or associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suite

Job description

Netrality Data Centers in Chicago is seeking a Data Center Technician to maintain and monitor the facility’s critical infrastructure, supporting Netrality colocation customers and building tenants.

You will investigate alerts, follow escalation procedures, and perform routine tasks to ensure high availability, security, and reliability in a 24/7/365 environment. The ideal candidate has hands-on data center experience and strong troubleshooting.