Data Center Technician

Apex Systems


Date: 18 hours ago
City: Toronto, ON
Contract type: Contractor
Job#: 2079720

Job Description:

Level 1- Data Center Technician

Apex Systems is a global IT services provider, and our staffing practice has an opening for a Level 1 Data Center Technician with knowledge in cabling, general IT and deployment support, and physical site service support to place at our client, a Big Five Tech Giant. We have personally qualified the requirement with the hiring manager.

Client: Big Five Tech Giant, a multinational technology corporation

Terms: 6 month contract, possible extension

Location: GTA, On Site

Application Process: It is best to apply via the medium on which you are seeing this posting. If you encounter technical difficulties submitting your resume, please send a Word version of your resume to Cole Edwards- [email protected] . Please reference Data Center Technician.

Responsibilities:

Cabling:

  • Strictly follow documented procedures for areas where support is being provided
  • Based on cable maps designed, determine cable lengths required, provide cable lengths to company order, label cables, and run cables.
  • Run network cables to pre-allocated network demarks.
  • Remove network cables as part of a datacenter decommission
  • Maintain data center facilities removing debris and empty boxes once no longer needed and putting away tools prior to shift changes each day
  • Scope, test, and troubleshoot cable connections
  • Current certification for scissor-lift operation

General IT and Deployment Support

  • General understanding of server/computer hardware
  • Supporting parts/component replacement and physical hardware troubleshooting
  • Familiar with company tools and processes
  • Complete all company-assigned safety and security trainings
  • Perform power cycles, swap out failed components, handle storage media, and perform troubleshooting
  • Scope, test, and troubleshoot cable connections
  • Spare part cycle count audits
  • RMA processing
  • Able to perform simple network and server hardware replacement
  • Server rack, stack, and cable
  • Decommission IT equipment (server and network under company supervision)

Physical Site Services Support

  • Physically assist in moving and racking equipment
  • Receive shipments as directed by company
  • Maintain data center facilities removing debris and empty boxes once no longer needed
  • Putt away tools prior to shift changes each day
  • Hard drive shredding
  • Audit and inventory management support

Qualifications:

  • Work in a team environment
  • Good communication skills
  • Experience in troubleshooting

Interview Process: No interviews

This a great opportunity to join one of North Americas largest technologies corporations. With the ability to work gain onsite knowledge of Data Centers. This position will touch multiple lines of businesses within the corporation to surely benefit your career growth.

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EEO Employer

Apex is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated.

NYSE: ASGN

4400 Cox Road

Suite 200

Glen Allen, Virginia 23060

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Apex Systems.

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