15 tips for hiring great data center technicians (slideshare)
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So what should a small- to mid-market data center’s chief technology officer (CTO) or their direct report in a managerial role,
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such as a facility manager or infrastructure manager,
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be mindful of when looking to hire the best-fit data center technicians?
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1. Employers want data center technicians that are certified by Cisco, CompTIA, Microsoft, and Red Hat.
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2. While rare, it is possible to study to be a data center technician in college.
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3. Responsibilities are very diverse.
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4. Some employers seek specialists –i.e. electricians, networking specialists, and facilities technicians.
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5. Data center technicians work on teams responsible for the well-being and uptime of their data center
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6. All technicians must be able to work well with internal and external resources
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7. Data center technicians working at colocation facilities need to represent their company well to clients
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8. Many employers look for entry-level data center techs with 1-3 years of experience
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9. Most employers want candidates with bachelors or associates degrees.
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10.Many data center technicians view their jobs as a stepping stone
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11.Employers are extremely reluctant to publish salary ranges in job postings.
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12.Benefits usually include medical insurance, dental insurance, long term disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, and bonuses.
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13.Data center technicians often need to travel
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14.Working hours across shifts need to cover 24/7
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15.Demand from employers is strong enough that many openings are being sourced by recruiting firms.
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What have you found most important to consider when recruiting, screening, and hiring data center technicians?
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Let us know your thoughts in the Comments sectionblow
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