Data Center Technician - Evening

Netrality Data Centers; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Netrality Data Centers seeks a Data Center Technician to maintain and monitor critical infrastructure supporting our colocation clients and tenants. The role involves investigating alerts and following escalation procedures to uphold high-level service and security standards.

You'll join a close-knit team, drive dependable operations, participate in 24/7/365 coverage, and contribute to efficiency initiatives across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Two years of data center experience or related technical field.
• Certifications or an associate degree in a technical area strongly preferred.
• Fundamental knowledge of data center cooling and power infrastructure a plus.
• Two years of customer service experience required.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem solving, multitasking and organization skills.
• Operate with a 'safety first' mindset and follow emergency procedures.
• Excellent communicator and team player.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and meet hard deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Suite.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the Critical Facilities Monitoring System and address alarm events; escalate as needed.
• Provide top-tier customer support for local and international clients 24/7/365.
• Process requests via a web-based ticketing system including access, Remote Hand, orders, and logistics.
• Assist with sales orders and facility preparations for new customer environments.
• Perform hourly walkthroughs of the facility to read readings from critical equipment.
• Assist with physical security monitoring using cameras, badges and door alarms.
• Perform rack & stack tasks for customer equipment as required.
• Handle routine tasks including repairs, interconnection orders, and site support.
• Manage customer package deliveries and coordinate resources to resolve issues.
• Assist in deployment strategies and facility expansion planning.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Multitasking

Organization

Communication

Team player

Cross-functional

Self-motivated

Initiative

Integrity

Safety mindset

Education

High School Diploma

2 years Data Center experience

Certifications or technical degree preferred

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