Dedicated Facilities Technician (Night Shift)

LightEdge Solutions is developing the IT solutions that will propel businesses forward over the next 10 years. Using a combination of shared and private/dedicated platforms, LightEdge has been successful in offering businesses alternatives that streamline operations, improve reliability and reduce costs.
If you are passionate about creating real solutions that help businesses with cutting-edge technology, want to be challenged to think out of the box and be in a position where you can impact change on a daily basis, then LightEdge can offer you a dynamic corporate environment built on teamwork and personal responsibility.

The Dedicated Facilities Technician is responsible for fielding inbound customer requests through the ticket queue and phone systems and routing escalations to the appropriate technical resources. This individual will be based out of our Data Center environment and so will also provide critical infrastructure support as well! The ideal candidate is motivated and possesses an unwavering passion for outstanding customer experience. This position reports to the Dedicated Support Supervisor and works closely with all departments.

Responsibilities:
• Engage with customers on the phone and ticketing system to identify incident category and route escalations to the appropriate technical resource or team.
• Proactively triage, monitor, close, and report alerts for customers and internal environments
• Monitor backup reports to ensure consistent delivery of service
• Accurately and professionally document all communication with customers
• Assist with installing servers and networking equipment into racks with associated network cabling. 
• Receive and document incoming shipments. 
• Respond to and resolve alarm events affecting infrastructure and services.
• Follow established Change Control processes; review and follow MOPs for Change activities.
• Support on-site Data Center activities such as badge creation, cable tracing, and assisting engineers with hands-on troubleshooting during escalations
• Works with clients to resolve cabinet/cage infrastructure issues and power utilization.
• Ensure operational efficiencies and best practices toward maintaining availability/ uptime of all 24X7 facilities, mission-critical operations, and infrastructure.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Empathetic customer service mindset and attitude
• Superior sense of urgency and customer sentiment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Enjoys teamwork and collaboration
• Must have excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize
• Possess the ability to comprehend and execute documented escalation procedures
• Experience fabricating and running network cables
• Ability to work in controlled environments and handle physical tasks such as lifting hardware
• Basic understanding of computer and IT functions

With over 20 years in business, LightEdge offers a full stack of best-in-class IT services delivering flexibility, security, and control. Our solutions include premier colocation across seven purpose-built data centers spanning Des Moines, IA, Kansas City, MO, Omaha, NE, Austin, TX, and Raleigh, NC, industry-leading private Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and cloud platforms, and the top global security and compliance measures. Our owned and operated facilities, integrated DR solutions, and premium compliant cloud choices make up a true Hybrid Cloud Solution Center. LightEdge annually undergoes third-party audits for ISO 20000-1, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS 3.2, and SSAE 18 SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II and SOC 3.