Field Technician I

What this Job Entails: The Field Technician I will provide support to all assigned locations, including data centers and Points of Presence (POPs), and physical site services. The person in this role will coordinate with network teams as well as local vendors for installation, repair and maintenance activities. The Field Technician must have deep knowledge and professional experience deploying (physical layer) rack and stack configurations. This role requires travel. Scope: Follows established procedures on routine work Requires detailed instructions Your Roles and Responsibilities: Technical Infrastructure & Data Center Operations Maintain the highest quality standards across all assigned data center locations and remote points of presence (POP). Perform physical installation, repair, maintenance, and testing activities with meticulous attention to telecommunications industry standards. Execute basic data center and networking services, including cable management, installation of cable trays, and desk organization. Manage Installation, Move, Add, and Change (MAC) requests for CPU farms, network gear, and IT assets. Provide onsite troubleshooting and AV support for Google Meet equipment in conference rooms. End-User Support & Service Delivery Provide onsite technical support through desk visits, including troubleshooting, installation, and break/fix services for computers and accessories. Manage remote support, queue management, and user interactions via ServiceNow, ensuring timely ticket updates. Facilitate and coordinate with Google Deskside Support (DSS) and the Equipment Management Team (EMT) to assist users with hardware and software needs. Encourage users to leverage standard IT support processes while proactively creating service requests on their behalf to ensure excellent customer service. Provide support to remote locations, which may include occasional travel. Inventory & Asset Management Oversee Waymo IT and network inventory, maintaining a high level of accuracy within the asset inventory database. Manage inventory for "stuff stations" and accessory racks to ensure supplies are consistently available. Fulfill inventory requests and coordinate all shipping and receiving logistics. Assist in coordinating site access, equipment staging, and related logistical tasks. Project Coordination & Continuous Improvement Coordinate with fellow technicians to facilitate timely installation and maintenance activities. Analyze current workflows to identify areas for improvement and recommend scalable solutions. Execute additional IT projects within the required scope, as well as special projects outside of standard technical scope upon approval. Perform other duties as required; this list is not exhaustive and may evolve based on business needs. Required Qualifications/Skills: Associate's degree (A.A) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and 0 to 2 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Knowledge of data center and POP infrastructure, including experience or deep understanding of OSP, ISP, interfacility cabling, fiber and copper distribution, AC/DC power systems, environmental controls, and relay rack/cabinet/cage construction. Ability to work independently, diagnose problems and take appropriate action with minimal supervision. Experience with Google Sheets, workflow and project management applications, and administrative software applications. Understanding of how to use a Tier-1 ITSM platform Salary Range $22.26 - $37.10 USD (Hourly) Please note that the salary information provided herein is base pay only (gross); it does not include other forms of compensation which may or may not apply to this specific position, namely, performance-based bonuses, benefits-related payments, or other general incentives - none of which are guaranteed, may be subject to specific eligibility requirements, and are wholly within the discretion of Astreya to remit. Further, the salary information noted above is a range that consists of a minimum and maximum rate of pay for this specific position. Where an applicant or employee is placed on this range will depend and be contingent on objective, documented work-related considerations like education, experience, certifications, licenses, preferred qualifications, among other factors. Astreya offers comprehensive benefits to all Regular, Full-Time Employees, including: Medical provided through UHC (PPO, HSA, Surest options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only Dental provided through UHC Nationwide Vision provided by UHC Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific) Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera Corporate Wellness Program provided by Goomi Group Employee Assistance Program Wellness Days 401k Plan Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance Short Term & Long Term Disability Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped) Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually) Paid Holidays Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other ancillary benefits required under state and federal law We’re so glad you’re here. Use this space to explore career opportunities, track your application, and take next steps with a global team that values people and progress. Astreya is a global IT managed services provider dedicated to creating technology solutions that are reliable and human-centered. We partner with the world’s most innovative organizations to optimize modern IT environments across the digital workplace, cloud, data, AI, and enterprise platforms. Our people are our strength. Across regions and roles, Astreyans bring deep expertise, curiosity, and a commitment to excellence. We believe great technology starts with great humans, which is why we invest in learning, collaboration, and career growth. At Astreya, transparency, accountability, and trust guide how we work with each other and our customers. We foster an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone has the opportunity to make an impact. Join us to build solutions that matter and shape the future of IT together. 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