Datacenter Technician Job Listing at Paycom in Oklahoma City, OK (Job ID 573026)

Description

Monitors the Data Center and related mechanical devices. Assists in hardware deployments and cabling inside the Data Center. Documents data center processes and performs related tasks. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for operation and maintenance of the Data Center, including all day-to-day activities
• Performs installation of network and systems equipment (rack, stack and cabling).  . 
• Removing equipment when decommissioned
• Monitor facilities for power, cooling and other capacity 
• Operate generators and equipment under supervision
• Required to participate in a periodic rotating shift schedule to ensure coverage of the 24/7 operation of Data Centers.
  • Regular shifts consist of a rotation that includes weekends, evenings, overnight shifts, or holidays as required 
  • In addition, on-call rotations outside of the regular shift are required 
• Provide feedback on and refinement of data center operational processes
• Maintains Data Center performance by performing monitoring and analysis, and performance tuning; troubleshooting issues; escalating problems to Data Center Team Lead
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments Perform regular walkthroughs of all facilities Documents specific duties, activities, problems solved and issues resolved
• Performs training.
• Attends meetings and serves on committees as requested 
• Performs additional duties and assignments as requested

MINIMUM BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree required

Experience:

• 2-4 years of related experience

Knowledge of:

• Datacenter HVAC, CRAC, cooling technologies
• Datacenter power, UPS, generator operations, etc
• Datacenter fire suppression systems (FM200, HFC125, etc)
• Structured Cabling
• Ethernet and Fiber Cabling
• Emerging Technology Trends
• Tools for equipment installation 

Skills/Abilities:

• Evaluate critical systems, prioritize workflow and determine solutions 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Interpret and apply laws, regulations and policies 
• Provide technical assistance for computer problems 
• Read and understand technical manuals 
• Work for extended time at keyboard/terminal 
• Maintain effective working relationships with supervisor and coworkers 
• Value open, honest communication
• Eager to be transparent and truthful as a primary matter of course

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  The employee must have the ability to climb and work from ladders.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This role operates in a data center environment where potential hazards may include exposed cabling, electrical equipment, raised flooring, and trip hazards. 

The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate to loud due to continuous server and cooling system operation. 

Paycom is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Paycom makes employment decisions on the basis of business needs, job requirements, individual qualifications and merit. Paycom wants to have the best available people in every job. Therefore, Paycom does not permit its employees to harass, discriminate or retaliate against other employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, military and veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic, reproductive health decisions, family or parental status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation benefits, and separation of employment. The Human Resources Department has overall responsibility for this policy and maintains reporting and monitoring procedures. Any questions or concerns should be referred to the Human Resources Department. ****To learn more about Paycom's affirmative action policy, equal employment opportunity, or to request an accommodation - Click on the link to find more information: paycom.com/careers/eeoc.