Ascent · 10 hours ago
Data Center IT Technician
Chandler, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expAscent, LLC is a leading provider of comprehensive solutions for the planning, design, engineering, development and operation of data centers. The Data Center IT Technician will be responsible for installing, testing, and maintaining various telecommunications systems within customer data centers, ensuring proper installation and troubleshooting of equipment.
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Responsibilities
Install, test, modify and terminate fiber/coax/Cat 5/6 within customer data center or applicable telecommunication zones
Perform server installs, drives, switches, routers, ladder racks, cages and cabinets
Work with customer equipment, determine work priorities/manage order commitments; conduct advanced testing; install custom ladder racking
Perform custom installations; perform advanced troubleshooting/advanced fiber terminations; design/lead cage builds; troubleshoot security systems and customer equipment
Run fiber and coax cross connects and follows proper termination techniques per company established processes and procedures
Perform Installs/Tests/Modifies Cross Connects and ensures proper dressing of the following: coax cross connects (repeater), fiber cross connects (Unicam termination), twisted pair copper cross connects, intra-building cross connects, 66 block/110 block terminations
Deploy cabinet rack mount PDU’s. Install cable management systems to include wire managers and patch panels
Rack and stack customer equipment
Install and test cross connect circuits (switched, multiplexed, T1, DS3, OC3-48, Eth, GigE, 10Gig etc.)
Conduct carrier circuit maintenance
Troubleshoot switched / multiplexed / media converted circuits; escalates to, and works with Networking Group, as needed
Install circuits requiring advanced fiber terminations. Conduct carrier circuit testing
Work with customers to troubleshoot issues. May require console to device and perform basic config (DRAC, iLO)
Maintain detailed written records of all work activity
Manage and maintain Technicians, day to day operations and appropriate project staffing requirements
Escalate SRs that require additional information
Determine work priorities from the ticketing queue and ensures adherence to all commit times
May perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED required
1+ years of related work experience with server builds in a production data center environment
Candidate must be able to lift up to 50 lbs throughout the day
Candidate must possess strong communication skills
Candidate must have a disciplined approach to managing task assignments. People skills, good judgment, and flexibility are critical to this position
Proficiency with basic operations of a PC is necessary; Proficient in MS Office and Outlook preferred
Preferred
One or more of the following certifications preferred: Fluke CCTT Copper, Fluke CCTT Fiber, JDSU BERT Testing, Digital Lightwave Testing. BICSI Level II Copper, BICSI Level II Fiber, FOA – CFOT, Comp-TIA A, Comp TIA Network+
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
STD/LTD
Life insurance
401(k)
PTO
Paid holidays
Casual work environment
And more.
Company
Ascent
Elevating Mission Critical We deliver solutions for every aspect of mission critical operations and infrastructure – from data center design and builds, all the way through operations and maintenance support, maximizing uninterrupted performance.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$107MKey Investors
Bank of America
2024-10-30Acquired
2012-04-18Debt Financing· $107M
Leadership Team
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Phil Horstmann
Founder
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