15 Tips for Hiring Great Data Center Technicians (SlideShare)

15 Tips for Hiring Great Data Center

Technicians

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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,


Joshua FeinbergCo-Founder and CMOSP Home Run Inc.

such as a facility manager or infrastructure manager,



be mindful of when looking to hire the best-fit data center technicians?



1. Employers want data center technicians that are certified by Cisco, CompTIA, Microsoft, and Red Hat.



2. While rare, it is possible to study to be a data center technician in college.



3. Responsibilities are very diverse.



4. Some employers seek specialists –i.e. electricians, networking specialists, and facilities technicians.



5. Data center technicians work on teams responsible for the well-being and uptime of their data center



6. All technicians must be able to work well with internal and external resources



7. Data center technicians working at colocation facilities need to represent their company well to clients



8. Many employers look for entry-level data center techs with 1-3 years of experience



9. Most employers want candidates with bachelors or associates degrees.



10.Many data center technicians view their jobs as a stepping stone



11.Employers are extremely reluctant to publish salary ranges in job postings.



12.Benefits usually include medical insurance, dental insurance, long term disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, and bonuses.



13.Data center technicians often need to travel



14.Working hours across shifts need to cover 24/7



15.Demand from employers is strong enough that many openings are being sourced by recruiting firms.



What have you found most important to consider when recruiting, screening, and hiring data center technicians?



Let us know your thoughts in the Comments sectionblow



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15 Tips for Hiring Great Data Center Technicians (SlideShare)