# IT Asset Specialist
**Company:** [Lightning AI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/lightning-ai)
**Location:** Quincy, WA
**Salary:** $70K-$80K
**Skills:** Excel, Google Sheets, Database Systems, Ticketing Systems, Jira, Asset Panda, It Hardware, Inventory Management, Data Center Operations, Rma Coordination
**Posted:** 2026-06-22
> Manages on-site IT asset lifecycle, inventory, shipping/receiving, and vendor access at a data center location. Requires strong organizational skills, spreadsheet/database experience, and comfort working independently in technical environments.
## Job Description
## Asset Management
- Track all on-site assets, including inbound and outbound shipments; maintain accurate records within inventory systems
- Maintain accurate records within inventory systems; contribute to systems, tooling, reporting insights, and process improvements
- Document full asset lifecycle (procurement → deployment → disposal) and own data integrity for asset records and system usage
- Conduct regular audits across multiple tracking systems; identify and implement process and reporting improvements
- Solve ambiguous/non-routine problems independently, escalating when necessary; drive root-cause fixes and follow-up actions
- Oversee maintenance, upgrades, decommissioning, and disposal with procedural compliance
- Create and maintain documentation for asset processes and procedures

## Parts & Inventory Administration
- Manage parts inventory (scan items in/out of parts lockers), perform routine audits, and run inventory usage reports
- Collaborate with internal teams to maintain appropriate stock levels
- Coordinate RMAs with vendors and manage escalations to resolution
- Act as the go-to expert and mentor for asset-related issues at the location

## Shipping & Receiving
- Prepare sites for incoming shipments, inspect inbound packages, and log them into inventory systems with accuracy
- Package and coordinate outbound shipments with delivery partners; maintain detailed shipping records and ensure successful deliveries
- Process and securely store incoming hardware with ownership of chain-of-custody documentation

## Access & Vendor Coordination
- Manage physical and system access through internal data center portals
- Approve vendor and third-party access requests
- Coordinate with on-site vendors to ensure project completion
- Handle RMA escalations and communicate with Operations teams

## Collaboration
- Partner closely with the IT Asset Manager, Data Center Technicians, and Site Manager to align on company-wide asset standards
- Ensure alignment with company-wide asset management standards and processes

## Required Qualifications
- Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail
- Experience using spreadsheets (Excel or Google Sheets) and familiarity with database systems
- Experience with ticketing systems and comfort resolving ambiguous issues independently
- Basic computer component knowledge and strong communication skills in a technical environment
- Demonstrated ownership mindset for data integrity, system usage, and process

## Ideal Experience
- Exposure to technical environments (IT, data centers)
- Basic understanding of IT hardware and infrastructure
- Familiarity with Jira ticketing system
- Familiarity with Asset Panda
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