Data Destruction Technician

DMD Systems Recovery, LLC.; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

DMD Systems Recovery, LLC is seeking a Data Destruction Technician to join the ITAD team in Palo Alto, CA. You will securely erase or shred data on laptops, desktops, servers, and network devices, and visually inspect equipment for condition and grade.

You will record results in the ERP system, support data sanitization efforts, and assist with offsite projects while maintaining strong safety and security standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills.
• Great communication skills, detailed-oriented, and consistent.
• Collaboration in a team environment.
• Previous warehouse experience preferred.
• Experience with sanitizing / testing HDDs and SSDs preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting issues with enterprise-grade information systems (servers, networking equipment, storage arrays, etc.), laptops, desktops, and mobile devices.

Responsibilities

• Destroy Data
• Erase or Shred HDD
• Image Devices
• Record condition and grade
• Input all data into ERP
• Monitor Erasure Software
• Recommendations and actions to improve the department and outcomes
• Offsite projects as appropriate
• Other duties as necessary and assigned

Skills

Great communication

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Basic computer skills

Job description

Company Description

DMD Systems Recovery, LLC (DMD) provides IT Asset Disposition solutions adhering to the most rigorous environmental and security standards to deliver confidence to companies who value our world and their reputation. We are a certified B Corp in the Electronics and Sustainability field, with facilities in Tempe, AZ, Austin, TX, and Palo Alto, CA.

Data Destruction Technician

Department: Operations

Full-Time

$24-$26 Hourly

Company Description

DMD Systems Recovery, LLC (DMD) provides IT Asset Disposition solutions adhering to the most rigorous environmental and security standards to deliver confidence to companies who value our world and their reputation. We are a certified B Corp in the Electronics and Sustainability field, with facilities in Tempe, AZ, Austin, TX, and Palo Alto, CA.

Job Summary

The Data Destruction Technician is part of the IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) team and is responsible for the secure and safe destruction of client data. Operationally this includes data erasure using software or physical shred or destruction based on client commitments or asset condition for laptops, pcs, phones, servers, or network devices. You will also assist with the physical grading determining next steps for the equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Destroy Data
• Erase or Shred HDD
• Image Devices
• Record condition and grade
• Input all data into ERP
• Monitor Erasure Software
• Recommendations and actions to improve the department and outcomes
• Offsite projects as appropriate
• Other duties as necessary and assigned

Education and Experience

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Basic computer skills
• Great communication skills, detailed-oriented, and consistent
• Collaboration in a team environment
• Previous warehouse experience preferred
• Experience with sanitizing / testing HDDs and SSDs preferred
• Experience troubleshooting issues with enterprise-grade information systems (servers, networking equipment, storage arrays, etc.), laptops, desktops, and mobile devices

Physical Requirements

• May include standing for long periods of time, squatting, twisting, bending, and lifting between 10-50 lbs. (or more) regularly
• Reasonable accommodations will be made, enabling individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

Employment Details

This full-time position reports to the Manager of Operations. The role includes salary (commensurate with experience and responsibilities) and a benefits package. DMD is an equal opportunity employer. We conduct pre-employment drug screens and background checks.