Data Center Technician I (SV1 Day Shift) - San Jose, CA

CoreSite's Data Center Technician I will assist in the operational integrity, security, and regulatory compliance of the assigned data center.

Technicians will learn and gain experience through assisting more experienced data center technicians in day to day operations of the data center including security functions, general site response and triage, and customer interaction.

Technicians must ensure that data center problems are identified and repaired quickly, that contractors deliver quality services, and that internal customer demands are met.

We are currently hiring for the Day Shift : 7 : 00am - 3 : 30pm

A Tier 1 technician will hold responsibilities in the functional areas of : Security operations, first-responder, fire watch, safety, trouble shooting, causality response, and customer service.

CoreSite's Data Center Technicians gain working knowledge of the general data center mechanical, electrical, telecom, and security equipment.

Responsibilities include monitoring and responding to mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and security systems. These systems include, transformers, PLC’s, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, STS’, ATS’ PDU’s, chilled water systems, CRAC / CRAH, wet sprinkler systems and pre-action sprinkler, security hardware, and CCTV.

Requirements

• The ability to write concise and accurate reports
• The ability to appropriately escalate data center incidents and respond to alarms
• Familiar with CCTV and access and control security systems
• The ability to communicate effectively with customers and internal staff
• Good troubleshooting skills
• The ability to learn quickly and address issues as they arise in a Mission Critical 24x7 environment
• Schedule flexibility with ability to work non-standard business hours
• Strong work ethic and accountability
• The ability to work independently and be able to follow all escalation procedures in regard to critical or emergency situations.
• The ability to operate in and promote a rigorous process-driven team environment
• The ability to logically analyze and solve problems
• The ability to effectively multi-task while assisting customers and working on multiple projects
• Operate Hand and Machine Tools (hammer, drill, saw, etc.)
• Operate electrical tools such as a multi-meter or infrared camera
• Familiar with computer systems and software programs - i.e., MS Word, Excel, MS Outlook.
• A Tier I technician will gain an on-the-job understanding of the mechanical, electrical, fire life safety, and security systems used in a data center environment including, but not limited to the following : electrical distribution and layout, transformers, PLC’s, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, STS’, ATS’ PDU’s, chilled water systems, CRAC / CRAH’s, pre-action sprinkler systems, security hardware, CCTV, monitoring, and CMMS systems.

Education / Experience :

• High School Diploma or greater
• 1+ years of experience in either customer service or security industry
• Experience in a mission critical facility is a plus

Physical Demands and special requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of CoreSite's Data Center Technician I role.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stand 1 / 3 2 / 3 of the time
• Ability to walk 1 / 3 2 / 3 of the time
• Ability to sit 1 / 3 2 / 3 of the time
• Ability to climb and balance 1 / 3 2 / 3 of the time
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl 1 / 3 2 / 3 of the time
• Ability to reach with hands & arms 1 / 3 2 / 3 of the time
• Ability to smell, talk & hear
• Ability to use hands to type, handle & feel
• Ability to reach with hands and arms
• Ability to see at close and distance ranges and the ability to see color
• Must be comfortable working in a high stress, fast paced environment with shifting priorities
• Must be willing to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, late nights, holidays, and on-call support
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds 1 / 3 of the time

Compensation :

Compensation for this role includes a base salary between $25.00 - $28.00 hourly. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus and equity, based upon individual and company performance.

Benefits

Not only does CoreSite have a fun, team-focused work environment, but we also offer great benefits to all employees regularly scheduled to work more than 20 hours a week!

• First-day medical insurance through Cigna with generous premium cost coverage
• Dental insurance through Delta Dental
• Vision insurance through VSP
• Telemedicine through MDLive for Cigna
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) plans
• Health saving account (HSA) plans for employees participating in the High Deductible Health Plan
• Life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance fully paid by the company
• Voluntary coverage benefits for supplemental life, critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance
• First-day eligibility for 401(k) savings plan through Fidelity, which includes an attractive matching company contribution
• Discretionary annual bonus and equity incentive plan
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) with a 15 percent discount
• 16 days of paid time off (PTO)
• 11 paid company holidays and additional floating holidays
• School visitation and elder care paid time off
• Parental leave, adoption and surrogacy benefits, and family planning / fertility support
• Wellness reimbursement program & wellness incentive program
• Free parking or a company contribution toward a public transit pass
• Education reimbursement and student loan debt assistance program
• Employee assistance program, childcare resources, personal finance management support, and student loan debt assistance program
• Pet insurance
• Charitable matching program

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