We are currently looking for a Trades or Technical individual to join us in the role of Data Centre Technician working within our facilities team operating on a 24/7 basis.
Within this entry-level role, we will provide full on-the-job training to bring you up to speed on all aspects of data center facility management and critical infrastructure, including Cooling, Electrical, Cabling Infrastructure, Building Monitoring, and Fire systems.
Based in West Footscray, the purpose of this role is to support the Facility Management team with the day-to-day operations of the data centre, by providing high quality & efficient technical maintenance and customer service.
The successful candidate will be required to work a 4 – 5 – 5 rotating shift roster with day shifts from 7am - 7pm and night shifts from 7pm - 7am.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Delivery of cabling needs, electrical and data, to customer racks and areas
- Attend to Remote Hands requests
- Assist with vendor management for maintenance of all core electrical and mechanical systems
- Ensure that facility problems are identified and resolved in a timely manner
- Monitor building management / monitoring systems 24/7, and quickly and effectively escalate issues internally or to vendors as relevant
- Ensure all visitors and contractors adhere to NEXTDC facility rules.
- Manual handling
From time to time, during shifts there may be travel between sites as required.
- Excellent customer service, communication skills and a 'can do' attitude
- Basic knowledge of data centres, data cabling and cable management (Desirable)
- A passion for learning about telecommunications and how things work!
- Keen interest in fixing and solving problems
- TAFE Cert in Telecommunications (desirable)
- Trade Certs (Electrician/HVAC Technician) (desirable)
Candidates MUST be Australian Citizens due to security clearances required
- Seize this exciting opportunity to join one of Australia’s fastest growing companies and play a key contributing role in the future of AI and the digital economy
- Join an inclusive, diverse and values-driven working culture supporting hybrid work practices
- Enjoy awesome employee benefits (gifted share options, NEXTDC days, volunteer days, professional development, holistic wellbeing and mental health programs and more)
Our mission is to continue building a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents the communities in which we operate.
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