Data Center Tech at Rex Moore Electric

Life as a Data Center Technician

As a Data Center Technician at Rex Moore Electric in Palo Alto, CA, your role is crucial to maintaining the backbone of our operations. You’ll be immersed in a dynamic environment where precision, efficiency, and attention to detail are paramount. This is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to be a key player in ensuring the reliability and performance of our data infrastructure. You’ll find yourself surrounded by a team of dedicated professionals who take pride in their work and are always striving for excellence.

Your Daily Work as a Data Center Technician

In this role, your hands-on expertise will be put to the test daily. You’ll install and maintain server racks, ensuring all components are functioning optimally. Routing and securing high-density cabling will be a significant part of your responsibilities, requiring a keen eye for detail and adherence to our stringent standards. Setting up Power Distribution Units (PDUs) will be another crucial task, ensuring power is distributed efficiently and safely throughout the data center.

You’ll also perform cable testing using Fluke tools, a task that ensures the integrity and performance of our network connections. Documenting network layouts and connections will be part of your routine, providing a clear blueprint for current and future operations. All these tasks must be performed while adhering to strict data center cleanliness standards, as maintaining an orderly and clean environment is essential for operational efficiency.

Additional tasks may include monitoring system performance and conducting regular equipment inspections to preemptively address potential issues, ensuring our data center remains at peak performance.

What Makes a Great Data Center Technician

To excel as a Data Center Technician, experience and knowledge are key. You’ll need a solid background in data center environments, ideally with 3-5 years of experience. Understanding power and cooling systems will be essential, as these are critical to maintaining the optimal operation of our facilities. Proficiency with cable testers and a deep understanding of network configurations are also required, enabling you to troubleshoot and resolve issues effectively.

Key traits for success include the ability to follow precise documentation protocols, ensuring all network changes and setups are accurately recorded. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are also crucial. Your capacity to adapt to new technologies and processes will set you apart in this ever-evolving field.

Why Join Our Data Center Technician Team

At Rex Moore Electric, we offer a competitive salary range of $25.69-$33.93 per hour, depending on your experience. Beyond competitive pay, we provide paid time off and holidays, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance. We are committed to your career advancement, offering ongoing training and certifications to enhance your skills and knowledge.

Our focus on growth opportunities means you’ll have the chance to expand your expertise and take on new challenges. Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive community that values your contributions and encourages your professional development. Whether you’re looking to refine your skills or advance your career, Rex Moore Electric is the place where you can thrive.