Data Center Technician - Day

Netrality Data Centers; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Netrality Data Centers in Missouri is seeking a Data Center Technician to maintain and monitor critical infrastructure across our facility, supporting both colocation customers and building tenants. You'll address alerts, follow escalation procedures, and ensure compliance with high-level service and security standards.

The role offers a hands-on environment with opportunities to grow the function, participate in ongoing efficiency improvements, and collaborate with a close-knit team dedicated

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 2 years of previous Data Center experience required.
• Industry related certifications, or associate degree+ strongly preferred.
• Fundamental knowledge of Data Center cooling and power infrastructure a plus.
• 2 years of customer service experience required.
• Excellent communicator and team player.
• Experience working independently as well as collaboratively; manage priorities with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the Critical Facilities Monitoring System and provide reactive/notification/escalation services to address alarm events.
• Provide top-tier physical and remote customer support for local and international Colocation Customers 24/7/365.
• Use the Web-based ticketing system to address access, Remote Hand troubleshooting, orders, delivery logistics, and general support.
• Execute sales orders and facility preparations to support new customer environments.
• Perform hourly walkthroughs to verify readings from critical equipment and monitor facility conditions.
• Assist with physical security monitoring using cameras, badges, door alarms, and notifications.
• Perform rack & stack tasks for customer equipment as required.
• Maintain logs of events, inventory, and work tickets; handle routine site support tasks.
• Answer client calls and emails professionally; coordinate resources to resolve issues.
• Assist in client deployment strategies and facility expansion planning.

Skills

Data center operations

Customer service

Troubleshooting

Multitasking

Communication

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Problem solving

Cross-functional

Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree in technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Suite

Job description

Who We Need

Netrality has an exciting opportunity to join our Data Center Operations team. The successful candidate maintains and monitors the data center's critical infrastructure systems, which supports both Netrality colocation customers and building tenants. In this role, the Data Center Technician investigates internal alerts and follows established escalation procedures to maintain compliance with high level service and security requirements.

Netrality is a close-knit team of A-players. This is an opportunity for the right person to establish efficiencies and best practice enterprise-wide, with the potential for growth of the function over time.

Description of 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).

Position Requirements and Desired Skills

• 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