Data Center Technician II
Provides 24x7 physical and technical support in Flexential's Alpharetta colocation data center — troubleshooting facility infrastructure (UPS, generators, HVAC, PDUs), handling remote hands and provisioning tasks, running security/badge procedures, and documenting work in ServiceNow. Core tech: Windows OS, networking basics, building management systems, and cabling standards.
- Compensation
- $20 / hr
- Location
- GA - Alpharetta (HUB)
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Category
- Devops
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 2-4 years of experience working within an IT or Data Center Support environment
- Experience in a 24/7 production environment
- Proficient understanding of Windows and Microsoft operating systems
- Knowledge of networking like Routing, Subnets, and Communication protocols
- Experience with building management systems including UPS, generators, HVAC, PDUs, and working understanding of AC and DC power
- Knowledge of data center operations
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Familiarity with cable standards, such as 568A and B pin-outs
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Proficient understanding of internal platforms and standard backup job troubleshooting
- Strong attention to detail, making and keeping commitments and meeting deadlines
- Ability to climb ladders and work aloft
- Ability to work in hot and cold temperature environments
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to pull and install cabling
Nice to have
- 3 years of experience working within an IT or Data Center Support environment
- Network+, Security+ or pursuing similar certification
Full description
The Data Center Technician II role is a 24x7x365, market-based position responsible for providing physical and technical support to Flexential customers 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 represent Flexential, 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.