Catalyst Foundations: Data Center Technician Training Program - New Mexico

Start a career in technology—no prior IT experience required

Interested in a data center career but don't have a technical background?

Oracle's Catalyst Foundations program is designed for people who are ready to

learn.

Catalyst Foundations is a 12-week paid work and training program that prepares

participants for a career in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) data center

operations. Through hands-on experience, technical training, mentorship, and

career development, you'll build the foundational skills needed to succeed as a

Data Center Technician.

The goal of the program is for trainees to transition to permanent full-time

Data Center Technician positions, dependent on successfully completing the

program.

Whether you're a recent high school graduate or have experience in retail,

hospitality, construction, manufacturing, logistics, the military, or another

field, we encourage you to apply if you're excited to learn and build a career

in technology. Prior technical experience or a degree is not required.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

• During the program, you'll receive hands-on training while working alongside

experienced technicians.

• You'll develop foundational knowledge in server hardware, data center

operations, networking fundamentals, Linux, cloud infrastructure, safety and

operational best practices, troubleshooting methodologies, and inventory and

logistics operations.

• You'll also receive coaching, mentorship, and opportunities to continue

developing your technical and professional skills throughout the program.

RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT YOU’LL DO DURING THE PROGRAM

DATA CENTER OPERATIONS AND HARDWARE SUPPORT

• Perform rack-and-stack activities for servers, network devices, and supporting

infrastructure.

• Assist with server deployments, hardware upgrades, component replacements, and

decommissioning activities.

• Perform basic break/fix tasks following approved procedures.

• Support hardware lifecycle management.

• Learn troubleshooting techniques and escalate issues when appropriate.

NETWORK INSTALLATION AND CABLING

• Install, organize, and label copper and fiber cabling.

• Assist with network equipment installations.

• Verify cable integrity.

• Learn networking fundamentals and data center communication standards.

TICKET MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

• Complete assigned work using approved ticketing systems.

• Document completed work and operational activities.

• Follow service-level agreements (SLAs), operational procedures, and escalation

processes.

INVENTORY AND LOGISTICS

• Receive, stage, track, audit, and ship equipment.

• Maintain inventory records.

• Support warehouse and material handling activities.

SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE

• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Method of Procedures (MOPs),

and safety requirements.

• Follow Oracle security, compliance, and change management processes.

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

• Use required personal protective equipment (PPE).

WHO SHOULD APPLY

OBJECTIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 18 years of age

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.

• Demonstrated interest in technology and a desire to build a career in data

center operations.

• Ability to learn technical concepts and follow documented procedures with

precision.

• Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills.

• Basic understanding of mathematical and computational concepts.

• Basic computer skills. Experience with a MAC is a plus though not required.

• Professional attitude with a customer-focused mindset.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds safely.

• Ability to climb ladders, work at height, and operate in confined spaces as

required.

• Ability to perform physically demanding work in a data center environment,

including standing or walking for most of the shift.

• Ability to work non-standard schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays,

and shift-based assignments.

• Access to reliable personal transportation to travel to, and between, assigned

data center buildings during the shift, as needed.

• Ability to travel locally and up to 5% domestically as required.

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. For clarity purposes, this

means that Oracle is not in a position now, or in the future, to offer US

immigration sponsorship. This includes, but is not limited to, support of H-1B,

TN, O-1, green card, or F-1 e.g. EAD, OPT, CPT, I-20, F-1 visa stamp etc.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Exposure to computer hardware, networking, electronics, construction,

logistics, military operations, manufacturing, telecommunications, or related

technical environments.

• Experience working in team-based operational environments.

• Technical coursework, certifications, vocational training, or related hands-on

experience.

• Basic understanding of computer hardware and technology concepts. 

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Ability to follow established procedures under supervision.

• Demonstrates learning agility and openness to feedback.

• Strong safety awareness and operational discipline.

• Ability to contribute positively within diverse and inclusive teams.

QUALIFICATIONS

Disclaimer:

Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to

comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health

mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the

stated locations only

US: Hiring Range in USD from $13.03 to $24.81 per hour; from: $27,100 to $51,600

per annum.

Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for

variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as

well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.

Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as

well as internal peer equity.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:

1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion

2. Short term disability and long term disability

3. Life insurance and AD&D

4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)

5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts

6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits

7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match

8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees

assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is

provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees

working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days

annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for

subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees

working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours

per week are not eligible for vacation.

9. 11 paid holidays

10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes

each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap

of 112 hours.

11. Paid parental leave

12. Adoption assistance

13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan

14. Financial planning and group legal

15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days

from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.

As part of Oracle's onboarding process and consistent with applicable law,

US-based employees are required to complete identity verification, which

involves the collection and processing of their biometric information.

Accommodations to this requirement may be granted following an individualized

assessment.

Only Oracle brings together the data, infrastructure, applications, and

expertise to power everything from industry innovations to life-saving care. And

with AI embedded across our products and services, we help customers turn that

promise into a better future for all. Discover your potential at a company

leading the way in AI and cloud solutions that impact billions of lives.

True innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That’s why

we’re committed to growing a workforce that promotes opportunities for all with

competitive benefits that support our people with flexible medical, life

insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to

their communities through our volunteer programs.

We’re committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the

employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for

a disability at any point, let us know by emailing

accommodation-request_mb@oracle.com [accommodation-request_mb@oracle.com] or by

calling 1-888-404-2494 in the United States.

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will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,

religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability

and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and

conviction records pursuant to applicable law.