Datacenter Technician
Edison, NJ
Contract
$23/hr - $25/hr
Our client, a global content delivery network, is actively looking for a Datacenter Technician to join their team in Edison, NJ! This person will be required to work out of several datacenters in the area (both Edison & Piscataway) so reliable transportation is required.
***This is a 1 year initial contract with the opportunity to extend or convert***
This Datacenter Technician will partner with Network Infrastructure Engineers and perform server deployment and maintenance in the company’s datacenters. Deployment and maintenance consists of installing servers and switches in racks; unracking servers and racking replacement; Ethernet, fiber and power cable wiring; replacing disk drives and memory; and diagnosing simple hardware issues. A typical day to day will involve remotely diagnosing hardware problems, facilitating server repairs, and managing the company’s hardware assets!
Responsibilities
- Physical racking of equipment (rack prep, rack and stack, switches/routers, etc)
- Run fiber, power and Ethernet cabling
- Replace disk drives and memory
- Diagnose simple hardware issues
- Box/unbox equipment including breakdown/trash
- Organize packages coming in/out of the datacenter
- Locate and process Overdue RMAs
- Conduct fiber work (scope, light meter, cleaning)
Desired Skills & Experience
- Must have prior experience working in a datacenter environment, ideally 12-18 months of professional experience in this space
- Ability to lift 50-70 pounds and the ability to unbox and move equipment
- Must have a laptop, cell phone, driver’s license, and a basic set of hand tools that can be used for this position
- Must have reliable transportation
You will receive the following benefits:
- Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
- Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
- Paid Sick Time Leave
- Legal and Identity Protection Plans
- Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
- 529 College Saver Plan
Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.