Data Center Technician II
Google· Hardware Operations
Lincoln, NE, USA$86k - $118kFull-timePosted 3d ago
About the role
Role in Google's Hardware Operations team responsible for installing, configuring, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining data center hardware and server software, with opportunities to lead small projects and work on cutting-edge infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Deploy and operate new data center infrastructure across projects or functions.
- Report issues and follow data center procedures to troubleshoot and diagnose straightforward issues with equipment or infrastructure as they arise, applying resources needed to resolve identified issues.
- Maintain the security and integrity of data, track various forms of media to check for standard data security issues (e.g., data was not properly erased) handled in accordance with Google security standards.
- Disassemble specific equipment that has reached its end-of-life via part replacement or maintenance, in a team setting.
- Repair, fix, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment, servers, machines, or infrastructure based on identified issues with defined solutions and limited guidance.
Qualifications
- - Experience with performing component-level repairs and troubleshooting on technical equipment.
- - Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting one of the following: operating systems, computer/server hardware, or networking protocols.
- - Ability to lift/move 50lb (23kg) of equipment and ability to exert yourself physically over extended periods of time, including frequent bending, kneeling, climbing, pushing/pulling and lifting.
- - Must have the ability to work non-standard hours, including working weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules as required.
- - Must be available to travel to support business priorities as operationally required.
Skills
Required:Component-level repair and troubleshootingOperating systems, computer/server hardware, or networking protocols troubleshootingPhysical ability to lift 50 lbFlexibility to work non-standard hours
Benefits
- - Learn more about benefits at Google (link provided in job description).
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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