Technician III, Data Center

Posting Date
09/09/2025

1441 Court A, Tacoma, Washington, 98402, United States of America

Data Center, Technician III

General Purpose of the Job

This position provides tactical support for the physical Data Center, Server Room, and other infrastructure and assets. The Data Center Technician III, whose role will include driving process improvement, assisting with the data center development. This position will also assist in creating training documentation for the data center team and establish standards for alert response and management. Finally, the position will act as a liaison between the Data Center Team and other Operations teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and repairs server hardware, or other equipment by racking, cabling, labeling equipment, entering device data into Data Center Management application.
• Follow established data center guidelines and instructions to perform daily job functions.
• Monitors physical environments and systems within the DaVita Data Centers. Respond to, resolve, and document issues impacting the physical infrastructure of the data center
• Monitors electrical, HVAC, and other critical support systems; follow appropriate response, troubleshooting, or escalation procedures.
• Respond to, resolve, and document issues impacting the physical infrastructure of the data center.
• Maintain hardware inventory and maintenance logs.
• Required to work after hours on an as needed basis
• Required to be on-call for after hours support.
• Explore new technologies to increase effectiveness of day to day operations.
• Act as point of contact for new work requests for the data center team.
• Has a technical understanding of the Data Center and server architecture
• Works under general supervision and reports to a supervisor or manager, though some ingenuity and flexibility are required.

• Associate Degree or Equivalent Work Experience
• 4-6 years of Data Center related experience.
• Capable of following written process without deviation
• CompTIA A+
• Data Center Certified Associate Certification
• Ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds to a maximum of 40 pounds, able to perform repetitive standing, sitting, stooping, walking, stretching, reaching, lifting, and use full range of body motions.
• Have the ability to work on a step ladder for an extended period of time.
• Willingness to travel to different data centers within the DaVita village as required.
• Capable with dealing with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment.

• Experience with a Data Center Infrastructure Manager (DCIM)
• Technology Certifications including, but not limited to MTA: Networking Fundamentals,
• MTA: Windows Operating System Fundamentals, MTA: Windows Server Administration Fundamentals, or CompTIA Network +.
• Certified Network Cable Installer (CNCI®)
• BICSI Certifications
• Data Center Certified Associate Certification
• Knowledge of HVAC, Electrical Controls & Air Distribution units

• A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values that really matter.
• Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.
• Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential.
• Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.
• A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future.
• Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure across the nation.

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
• Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more

• Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita's online training platform StarLearning.