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Data Center Lead Technician

Insight Global

West Des Moines, IAJob$30/hrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$30/hr
Location
West Des Moines, IA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Lead Technician supports operational excellence across assigned projects and serves as a key contact for the contract team. The role coordinates technician staffing and workflows, communicates task expectations, tracks issues, and assists with onboarding and training. Candidates need at least two years of experience supporting IT equipment or related technology in a data center and must be flexible to work non-standard hours, including possible weekends or holidays.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Data Center IT SupportFlexible Scheduling

Qualifications

2+ Years Data Center Experience

Full job description

Job Description

The Lead Technician is responsible for ensuring operational excellence within assigned projects and serving as a key point of contact for the contract team. This role requires strong technical acumen, an understanding of project objectives, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Candidates are expected to demonstrate prior experience in applying these skills in real world scenarios.

Core Responsibilities

  • Technical Expertise: Demonstrate a solid understanding of assigned projects and apply technical knowledge to support execution.

  • Operational Management: o Communicate clear expectations for tasks and deliverables to contract techs. (as defined by management through Daily spin up and Weekly meetings) o Track and report both staffing and technical workflow-based issues promptly, providing solutions where possible. o Follow established escalation paths for problem resolution.

  • Staffing Oversight: o Monitor and manage attendance, absences, and time-off requests for contract technicians. o Coordinate staffing to ensure adequate coverage and workflow continuity. (with management guidance)

  • Training and Onboarding: o Assist with onboarding new technicians, including account setup and access to data center tools. (Management will provide support and documentation for these processes) o Provide guidance on workflow processes and tool usage.

  • Workflow Coordination: o Assign tasks to qualified staff and ensure alignment with both project timelines and workflow process/procedure. o Serve as the primary point of contact for the contract team, addressing questions and facilitating communication regarding Insight Global issues. Target Pay: $30/hr.

Skills and Requirements

2+ years’ experience supporting IT equipment or related technology in a data center. Flexibility to work non-standard business hours that may include weekends and/or holidays.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].

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