Senior Data Center Technician — Onsite & Hands-On Lead

Google LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 122,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Google LLC is seeking an Operations Technician for its Hardware Operations team. The role involves installing, configuring, testing, troubleshooting and maintaining hardware and server software in Google's data centers.

You will work on complex components such as networks, routers, switches and related protocols, often leading small projects and coordinating with cross-functional teams. In this physically demanding role, you will move equipment, participate in installations, and help ensure

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience diagnosing and troubleshooting operating systems, computer hardware and server hardware.
• Experience with performing component-level repairs on IT equipment.
• Experience with networking protocols.
• Ability to lift/move 50lb (23kg) of equipment as required and physical endurance for extended periods.
• Willingness to work non-standard hours, weekends, nights, holidays and on shift-based schedules.
• Willingness to travel to support business priorities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate across teams to manage construction activities at facilities supporting service vendors, ensuring safety, security and compliance.
• Compile and analyze data to create/configure scripts and tools for data center tracking and reporting.
• Provide expertise to deploy and operate new data center infrastructure across teams.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose moderately complex equipment/infrastructure issues and coordinate resources to resolve them.
• Own repair, maintenance and preventative maintenance on equipment and servers.

Skills

OS troubleshooting

Hardware repair

Networking protocols

Physical stamina

Shift work

Travel readiness

Team collaboration

Job description

Google LLC is seeking an Operations Technician for its Hardware Operations team. The role involves installing, configuring, testing, troubleshooting and maintaining hardware and server software in Google's data centers.

You will work on complex components such as networks, routers, switches and related protocols, often leading small projects and coordinating with cross-functional teams. In this physically demanding role, you will move equipment, participate in installations, and help ensure