Technician - #1675471
Digital Realty
Date: 6 hours ago
City: London
Contract type: Full time
Work schedule: Full day

Job Description
Job Title: Technician I Purpose
The Technician I is responsible for supporting Service Requests, including basic technical interventions such as remote hands services for customers and assisting with cross-/disconnects under supervision. The primary focus is ensuring the smooth functioning of customer infrastructure. Additionally, the Technician assists with internal requests to maintain cleanliness and safety within the data center.
Job Magnitude
Latitude
This position reports to the Manager Remote Hands, Lead Technician, or Manager Data Center. Internal contacts include various Operations Departments such as Property Operations & Service Planning and Implementation Services. External contacts include suppliers and customers.
Level of Impact
None.
Responsibilities And Duties
Overall Responsibilities:
Hard Skills:
Customer Focus
Job Title: Technician I Purpose
The Technician I is responsible for supporting Service Requests, including basic technical interventions such as remote hands services for customers and assisting with cross-/disconnects under supervision. The primary focus is ensuring the smooth functioning of customer infrastructure. Additionally, the Technician assists with internal requests to maintain cleanliness and safety within the data center.
Job Magnitude
Latitude
This position reports to the Manager Remote Hands, Lead Technician, or Manager Data Center. Internal contacts include various Operations Departments such as Property Operations & Service Planning and Implementation Services. External contacts include suppliers and customers.
Level of Impact
- Handles customer requests to ensure the operational continuity of customer infrastructure.
- Executes customer service tasks such as Remote Hands (e.g., migration, maintenance, troubleshooting, installation, configuration) and Cross Connects (e.g., installations, deinstallations, documentation, testing).
- Has a significant impact on customer satisfaction by meeting SLAs and maintaining good communication.
- Assists in maintaining a clean, tidy, and safe data center environment.
None.
Responsibilities And Duties
Overall Responsibilities:
- Adhere to company safety policies, operational efficiency, and core values.
- Provide technical customer service support and perform operational technical interventions for customers, including handling Remote Hands requests.
- Assist with technical projects and support activities, including equipment setup, deinstallation, and documentation.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations, including customer request reporting and administration.
- Document and analyze progress, issues, and outcomes to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide technical customer service support and operational interventions requested by clients.
- Handle Remote Hands requests, including:
- Customer equipment migration (labeling, installations, documentation, and testing).
- Emergency troubleshooting and maintenance of customer infrastructure (e.g., rebooting, resetting, handling connectivity issues).
- Special maintenance requests (e.g., simple repairs, equipment exchange, technical measurements).
- Keep clients and internal teams informed about work progress and deliver value-added services.
- Monitor and document customer services provided by external providers.
- Support migration and implementation activities under the coordination of the Implementation Services team.
- Perform Cross Connect setup and deinstallation, including cabling, installation, documentation, and testing.
- Execute EOPs when applicable.
- Execute customer request reporting and administration in the internal system.
- Ensure all work complies with relevant policies and regulations, conducting risk assessments as necessary.
- Support Level I & II Technicians as requested by Site Management.
- Assist in decision-making for technical customer service-related matters under supervision.
- Assist with special projects or assignments as directed by the Lead Technician or Supervisor.
- Participate in the continuous (24x7) Call Out team.
- Engage in training and development opportunities.
- Provide observations and suggestions for improving data center effectiveness and efficiency.
Hard Skills:
- Basic understanding of telecommunications, IT, or electrotechnical environments.
- Familiarity with basic network infrastructure and measurement tools.
- Skills in optical fiber installations, wiring networks, electrical wiring, and network configurations.
- Basic problem analysis and troubleshooting abilities.
- Proficiency in service-oriented software, task handling, and administration.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Service Management applications (e.g., Excel).
- Proactive and customer-focused mindset with dedication to service and business goals.
- Attention to detail and hands-on approach with a willingness to learn and develop.
- Team-oriented mentality with effective communication skills and resilience in challenging situations.
Customer Focus
- Listen – We listen to our customers' needs.
- Adapt – We adapt to new situations.
- Simplify – We continuously simplify and improve our ways of working.
- Open – We are open and transparent.
- Collaborative – We collaborate across boundaries and share our knowledge.
- Inclusive – We include and value diverse opinions.
- Own It – We take responsibility for our actions.
- Deliver – We deliver on our promises to one another and our customers.
- Future-Focused – We balance short-term results with investment in the future.
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