Data Center Technician IC1

Covestic Inc; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Covestic Inc. is seeking an entry level Data Center Technician to support installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of servers, networking gear, and cabling at our Richmond, VA facility.

Local applicants only; travel within data centers in the region may be required. Key tasks include handling inventory, ticket management, and basic hardware repair, with on-the-job training to advance in server techniques.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic knowledge of or hands-on experience with computer hardware and repair desired.
• Ability to travel onsite to supported data center locations.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of servers, networking equipment, and cabling.
• Handle ticket management processes and inventory management.
• Develop skills in server repair techniques (e.g., replacing drives, RAM, motherboards).
• Assist with physical tasks such as moving and racking equipment for projects.
• Perform tasks as directed by management to support operations.

Skills

Strong professional communication

Self-motivated

Excellent attention to detail

Work independently

Multi-task

Ability to travel onsite

Comfortable with PPE

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s in related field (or pursuing)

Tools

Computer hardware knowledge

Job description

Entry Level Data Center Technician - local applicants only - #13525

Basic knowledge of or hands-on experience withcomputer hardware and repair desirable.

Location

Onsite - Richmond, VA. (Only open to currently local applicants - relocation applicants will not be considered.)

Shift

Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm

As a Data Center Technician, you will work closely with Data Center Leads to support the installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of servers, networking equipment, and cabling. This role is critical to ensuring the reliability and performance of our data center operations.

What You Will Need

• High School Diploma or GED.
• A Real ID or other federally accepted identification.
• Minimum 1 year of general work experience.
• Basic knowledge of or hands-on experience withcomputer hardware and repair desirable.
• Ability to travel onsite in own vehicle to supported data center locations.
• Quick learner with the ability to adapt to new software and tools.
• Strongprofessional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
• Ability tomulti-taskand manage priorities with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable wearingPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)for extended periods.
• Ability to safely lift, push, pull, and move at least50 pounds.
• Capable of walking long distances throughout the day.
• Willingness to work in environments that may includehot aislesand indoor areas reaching90+ degrees Fahrenheitduring certain times of the year.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least1 year of computer hardware repair experience.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field, or currently pursuing one.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Gain a solid understanding of theticket management processand contribute to timely resolution.
• Learn and applydiagnostic methodsto troubleshoot data center equipment effectively.
• Accuratelypull and manage inventoryin accordance with established documented processes.
• Ability to work cross functionally to maintain accurate inventory systems.
• Develop skills inserver repair techniques, including replacing hard drives, RAM, motherboards, and other components.
• Assist withphysical tasks, such as moving and racking equipment for special projects. including Hardware/component replacement focused with the possibility of delving into software in the future
• Perform additional tasks as directed by management to support operational goals.

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