Job#: 3035044

Job Description:

Apex Systems is currently hiring for a Data Center Decommission Technician with a technology client.

As a Data Center Decommissioning Technician at Microsoft, you will play a crucial role in the lifecycle management of data center hardware. This position involves the safe and efficient decommissioning of servers and other equipment, ensuring compliance with Microsoft's standards and procedures.

Qualified candidates will have the following experience and skills:

•Education: High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training or certifications in IT or related fields preferred.

•Experience: Previous experience in data center operations, IT support, or hardware decommissioning.

•Skills: Strong understanding of data center infrastructure, excellent problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.

•Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and move heavy equipment, work in confined spaces, and perform tasks that require physical exertion.

Do they do a day to day/ responsibilities

•Assessment and Planning: Evaluate equipment slated for decommissioning and develop a detailed plan for its removal.

•Decommissioning: Safely power down, disconnect, and remove hardware from data center racks.

•Data Security: Ensure all data is securely wiped from decommissioned equipment in compliance with data protection policies.

•Inventory Management: Maintain accurate records of decommissioned equipment and update inventory systems.

•Recycling and Disposal: Coordinate the recycling or disposal of decommissioned hardware in an environmentally responsible manner.

•Collaboration: Work closely with other data center teams to ensure seamless operations and minimal disruption.

•Compliance: Adhere to all safety and regulatory requirements during the decommissioning process.

Location: (Santa Clara)

Onsite expectation: 5 days / week M-F 40 hrs / week

Pay range: $25-$31

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

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