Data Center Technician I: Hardware & Networking (Shift)

Google LLC; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 74,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Amarillo is seeking an Operations Technician to install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware and server software, including networking components. You will participate in small project teams on larger installations and manage rack movements.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware work in a cutting-edge infrastructure environment. The team supports Google’s AI and infrastructure initiatives, delivering scalable, reliable computing across data center operations.

Qualifications

• Experience with component-level repairs and troubleshooting on technical equipment.
• Able to lift up to 50 lb and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Available for non-standard hours, weekends, night shifts, holidays and shift-based schedules; willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and operate new data center infrastructure across projects or functions.
• Report issues and follow data center procedures to troubleshoot and diagnose straightforward issues with equipment or infrastructure; apply resources to resolve identified issues.
• Maintain the security and integrity of data, track media to check for standard data security issues per Google security standards.
• Disassemble equipment that has reached end-of-life via part replacement or maintenance, in a team setting.
• Repair, fix, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment, servers, machines, or infrastructure based on identified issues with defined solutions and limited guidance.

Skills

Component repairs

IT troubleshooting

Physical fitness

Job description

Google Amarillo is seeking an Operations Technician to install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware and server software, including networking components. You will participate in small project teams on larger installations and manage rack movements.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware work in a cutting-edge infrastructure environment. The team supports Google’s AI and infrastructure initiatives, delivering scalable, reliable computing across data center operations.