Technician III, Data Center

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Data Center, Technician III

General Purpose of the Job

This position provides tactical support for the physical Data Center, Server Room, and other infrastructure and assets. The Data Center Technician III, whose role will include driving process improvement, assisting with the data center development. This position will also assist in creating training documentation for the data center team and establish standards for alert response and management. Finally, the position will act as a liaison between the Data Center Team and other Operations teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and repairs server hardware, or other equipment by racking, cabling, labeling equipment, entering device data into Data Center Management application.
• Follow established data center guidelines and instructions to perform daily job functions.
• Monitors physical environments and systems within the DaVita Data Centers. Respond to, resolve, and document issues impacting the physical infrastructure of the data center
• Monitors electrical, HVAC, and other critical support systems; follow appropriate response, troubleshooting, or escalation procedures.
• Respond to, resolve, and document issues impacting the physical infrastructure of the data center.
• Maintain hardware inventory and maintenance logs.
• Required to work after hours on an as needed basis
• Required to be on-call for after hours support.
• Explore new technologies to increase effectiveness of day to day operations.
• Act as point of contact for new work requests for the data center team.
• Has a technical understanding of the Data Center and server architecture
• Works under general supervision and reports to a supervisor or manager, though some ingenuity and flexibility are required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate Degree or Equivalent Work Experience
• 4-6 years of Data Center related experience.
• Capable of following written process without deviation
• CompTIA A+
• Data Center Certified Associate Certification
• Ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds to a maximum of 40 pounds, able to perform repetitive standing, sitting, stooping, walking, stretching, reaching, lifting, and use full range of body motions.
• Have the ability to work on a step ladder for an extended period of time.
• Willingness to travel to different data centers within the DaVita village as required.
• Capable with dealing with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment.

Preferred Skill Sets

• Experience with a Data Center Infrastructure Manager (DCIM)
• Technology Certifications including, but not limited to MTA: Networking Fundamentals,
• MTA: Windows Operating System Fundamentals, MTA: Windows Server Administration Fundamentals, or CompTIA Network +.
• Certified Network Cable Installer (CNCI)
• BICSI Certifications
• Data Center Certified Associate Certification
• Knowledge of HVAC, Electrical Controls & Air Distribution units

Here is what you can expect when you join our Village:

• A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values that really matter.
• Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.
• Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential.
• Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.
• A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future.
• Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure across the nation.

Join us as we pursue our vision "To Build the Greatest Healthcare Community the World has Ever Seen."

Why wait? Explore a career with DaVita today.
Go to http://careers.davita.com to learn more or apply.

What We'll Provide:

More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
• Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace , backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more

• Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita's online training platform StarLearning.

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At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

This position will be open for a minimum of three days.

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits

Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.