Data Center Technician II

Flexential Corp.; Portland, Hillsboro (OR, OR); Sur place; USD 29 000 - 41 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, Telehealth, Dental and Vision

401(k)

Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and FSA

Life and AD&D

Disability insurance

Flex PTO

Leave of Absence

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Rewards and Recognition Program

Résumé du poste

Flexential Corp. is seeking a Data Center Technician II to provide physical and technical support in a fast-paced data center environment. You will handle audits, system documentation, and customer-facing tasks while maintaining security procedures and cabling standards.

You will work across Windows OS, network basics, and data center infrastructure, supporting 24x7 operations and collaborating with engineers and operations teams to resolve issues promptly.

Qualifications

• Experience in a 24/7 production environment.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Proficient understanding of Windows operating systems.
• Knowledge of basic networking (routing, subnets).
• Experience with building management systems (UPS, generators, HVAC, PDUs).
• Data center operations knowledge.
• 2–4 years in IT or data center support.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Familiarity with cable standards 568A/B.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Owns standard auditing tasks and reports findings to stakeholders.
• Supports documentation, QA, and communication across systems (Power, OpsDB, ServiceNow).
• Escalates ServiceNow tickets and analyzes complex requests.
• Maintains customer relationships with prompt, professional responses via phone/email.
• Monitors and troubleshoots infrastructure issues and alarms.
• Manages access control, badge procedures, and security sign-in for customers.
• Tracks time spent on tasks and ensures accurate timesheets.
• Ensures cabling standards are followed and participates in maintenance tasks.

Connaissances

Critical thinking

Verbal & written communication

Customer relations

24/7 operations mindset

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Outils

Windows OS

ServiceNow

OpsDB

Access Logs

Description du poste

The Data Center Technician II role is a 24x7x365, market-based position responsible for providing physical and technical support toFlexentialcustomers and resources. A clear understanding of facilities infrastructure, Windows operating systems, PC troubleshooting and management applications is expected in this role. A Data Center Technician II must be able to demonstrate the ability to representFlexential, both professionally and technically, during interactions with customers and internal resources in a calm and professional manner.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrate ownership and precision in executing standard auditing tasks, identifying when audits are needed, and reporting findings to appropriate stakeholders.
• Support DCT I’s and developing DCT II’s by assisting with documentation, report QA, and effective communication across operational systems including Power, OpsDB, ServiceNow, Access Logs, and Security Desk.
• Act as a trusted peer resource and role model, reinforcing Technical Operations best practices and helping others navigate tools, processes, and RACI documentation.
• Establish and maintain strong customer relationships by prioritizing satisfaction and professionalism; responds to customer phone calls and emails promptly and effectively.
• Monitor and help troubleshoot technical issues and alarms with Flexential Infrastructure. Comfortable with following ERP and Escalating to engineering staff in a fast-paced data center environment.
• Perform physical security walkthroughs, administration of security sign-in and badging procedures for all colocation customers, visitors, third parties and escorting them to designated work location while adhering and enforcing established company security standards.
• Track and document time spent on tasks and support cases including customer installations, site expansions, outages, and remote hands activities.
• Ensure accurate entry of Cap Labor on timesheets and timely completion and submission of all timesheets.
• Accurately follow Flexential Cabling Standards.
• Serve as an escalation resource for ServiceNow ticket analysis and execution, including rerouting and validating complex requests.
• Translate and verify instructions for scheduled Remote Hands tasks, ensuring alignment with customer environments and identifying discrepancies.
• Take on project lead responsibilities, like ownership, delegation, and setting deadlines, for provisioning tasks.
• Work through uncommon upgrade/replacement requests.
• Execute maintenance and PRJTASK requests with minimal guidance, demonstrating growing independence and technical confidence.
• Conduct site safety walkthroughs and contributes to emergency readiness efforts, including Go-Team participation and coordination with DCM/CIE.
• Exhibit clear understanding of critical infrastructure, including power systems (e.g., one-line diagrams), fire suppression, and cooling systems; confidently answers complex customer questions and articulates alerts and anomalies.
• Escalate issues appropriately, follows remediation instructions, and communicates clearly with DCM/CIE regarding alert details and resolution steps.
• Owns access control and monitoring responsibilities, including troubleshooting badge issues, running security reports, and ensuring compliance with badge visibility and group assignments.
• Supports operational reporting, including customer-specific and security-related documentation.
• Demonstrate reliability and flexibility in supporting 24x7x365 operations, including working varied shifts as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned, contributing to a high-performing, collaborative, and resilient data center environment.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in a 24/7 production environment.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Proficient understanding ofWindows and Microsoft operating systems.
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• Knowledge of networking like Routing, Subnets, and Communication protocols.
• Technical aptitude and experience with building management systems, including UPS, generators, HVAC, PDUs, and a working understanding of AC and DC power.
• Knowledge of data center operations.
• 2-4 years of experience working within an IT or Data Center Support environment.
• High school diploma orequivalent.
• Familiarity with cable standards, such as 568A and Bpin-outs.
• Excellent verbal and writtencommunicationsskills.
• Proficient understanding of internal platforms and standard backup job troubleshooting.
• Strong attention to detail, making and keeping commitments and meeting deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of experience working within an IT or Data Center Support environment.
• Network+, Security+ or pursuing similar certification.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb ladders and work aloft.
• Ability to work in hot and cold temperature environments.
• Ability to maneuver pallet jacks.
• Ability to liftup to50 lbs.
• Ability to pull and install cabling.
• Limited travel may be required.

This position has the following safety hazards:

Base Pay Range: The hourly salary offered for this position is estimated to be $25.50. However, the actual pay range depends on each candidate’s experience, location, and qualifications.

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Benefits of working at Flexential

• Medical, Telehealth, Dental and Vision
• 401(k)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life and AD&D
• Short Term and Long-Term disability
• Flex Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Leave of Absence
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Rewards and Recognition Program

Benefits are subject to change at the Company's discretion.

At this time, we are only able to employ individuals who reside and perform work in states where the company is authorized to do business and maintain employment registrations. We are currently unable to consider applicants who reside or will perform work in the following states: Alaska, Alabama, Delaware, Hawaii, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Washington DC.

Employees hired into Atlanta-area positions may be required to work onsite at least 30 hours per week, depending on business needs, role requirements, and assigned work location. Onsite expectations will be discussed during the hiring process.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must reside in a state where the company maintains employment eligibility at the time of hire and throughout their employment. State eligibility may be subject to change based on business needs and regulatory requirements.

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EEOC Statement: Flexential is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.