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The ability to multitask is essential for Derek, a Google data center facilities technician and busy father of three. In addition to daily operations, Derek is responsible for keeping the data center online and monitoring on-site standby generators. He appreciates the freedom to do his job, as well as the support from his colleagues.
In addition to daily operations, Derek is responsible for keeping a Google data center online and monitoring on-site standby generators.
Frequently asked questions
A data center is a facility with many computers that store and process large amounts of information. Our data centers keep all of Google’s products and services up and running around the clock and around the world. Whenever you access Gmail, edit your documents, or do a Google search, you're using one of our data centers and have the power of a supercomputer at your fingertips. Google data centers also play a critical role in running the digital economy, supporting critical services like hospitals, schools, and fire departments that improve community resilience, and pioneering sustainable infrastructure innovations that keep the communities where we are located connected.
Because we take security seriously at our data centers, we cannot offer public tours. However, you can watch our 360° tour of our data center at The Dalles, Oregon, and browse our photo gallery.
Google data center staff members ensure that each facility’s computers are running at their highest speed and efficiency 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our jobs require a variety of skills and backgrounds — from entry-level technology assistants to experienced data center managers. Meet the amazing people behind the technology that lets us build for everyone, and browse our career opportunities.
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