Data Center Technician

Brooksource; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Certifications

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Health insurance

Job summary

Brooksource is hiring for Data Center Engineering Operations Technicians in Hermiston, Oregon. This Elevate program role offers paid training and on‑the‑job learning in a data center setting, with no prior data center experience required.

You will join the Engineering and Facilities team to support critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure, safety, and reliability. Position is W‑2 Contract‑to‑Hire, onsite with a 4‑day week of 10‑hour shifts (6:00 AM–4:30 PM).

Qualifications

• Motivated to start a career in Data Center Engineering Operations through Elevate program.
• Willing to work four 10‑hour rotating day shifts (3‑day weekend).
• Able to lift up to 39 pounds independently; 40+ pounds with team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and web-based operational tools; strong English.
• No prior data center experience required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Uphold top safety standards and support safety initiatives.
• Gain competence with UPS, switchgears, generators, chillers, CRAC/CRAH, and BMS systems; conduct rounds and log readings.
• Support rack installations, power‑up activities, and commissioning of data center equipment.
• Maintain accurate asset and inventory tracking; participate in design, build‑out, and commissioning activities.

Skills

Microsoft Office

English proficiency

Technical aptitude

Ladder work

Shifts flexibility

Tools

UPS equipment

Switchgear

Generators

Chillers

BMS systems

Job description

Data Center Engineering Operations Technician

Onsite: Hermiston or Umatilla, Oregon

W-2 Contract-to-Hire

$27/Hour + Paid Training

About the Role

We are hiring motivated, early-career individuals to begin their hands‑on technical career as Engineering Operations Technicians (EOTs) through our Elevate Program, a paid training and development pathway. Through Elevate, candidates who do not have direct data center or technical experience will receive structured training alongside on‑the‑job learning in a data center environment. No prior data center experience required.

As a member of the Engineering and Facilities team, you will support the operation and maintenance of critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure, follow detailed safety and operating procedures, and help maintain world‑class facility reliability. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with curiosity for technology, a strong work ethic, and interest in electrical, mechanical, or facilities systems.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated and eager to join a career in Data Center Engineering Operations, demonstrating positive attitude and technical aptitude to learn and grow.
• Ability to work four 10‑hour rotating day shifts (3‑day weekend) that could include holidays.
• Ability to lift and move up to 39 pounds independently on a normal basis. 40+ pounds for group lifts.
• Able to work and perform construction tasks from ladders.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (e.g., Excel, Word) and web‑based operational tools.
• Highly proficient in written and spoken English.

Elevate Training Pathway

Step 1: Begin on the Rack Install Team + On‑the‑Job EOT Training

• All new hires begin their Elevate journey on the Rack Install Team, where they learn foundational data center skills.
• Support rack installations and rack power‑up activities including rack/stack, build‑out, power‑up, and commissioning of data center equipment.
• Daily structured learning (2 hours/day) via Amatrol + AWS virtual learning modules.

Step 2: Online Assessment

• After 6 months, consultants become eligible for an online readiness assessment for conversion to a full‑time AWS EOT. Those who do not pass may retake it after 3–4 additional months of training and shadowing.

Key Responsibilities

Safety:

• Uphold top safety standards.
• Support safety initiatives and mitigation planning.

Engineering & Facility Operations:

• Gain competence with UPS, switchgears, generators, chillers, CRAC/CRAH. and BMS systems.
• Conduct rounds, log readings, troubleshoot within SLAs.

Data Center Build & Commissioning:

• Support design, build‑out, and commissioning activities.
• Maintain accurate asset and inventory tracking.
• 4‑day work week with rotating 10‑hour day shifts (6:00 AM–4:30 PM).
• Sunday–Wednesday (front half) and Wednesday–Saturday (back half).
• Full‑time, 40 hours per week, with overtime pay for holidays worked.

What is the Elevate Program?

Brooksource’s Elevate Program is designed to accelerate skill development for cutting‑edge technologies through in‑depth, paid technical training, professional development, and cultural enrichment. While working in the Elevate Program, you will learn the skills and capabilities needed for advanced promotional activities and become a part of our client’s next‑generation Leadership pipeline.

What’s in it For You?

• Participate in Brooksource’s exclusive Elevate Program that provides in‑person data center training and a direct pathway to permanent employment with ongoing career advancement.
• Grow with a massive Fortune 100 technology company that is rapidly expanding and innovating.
• Join a stable team dedicated to maintaining the critical infrastructure across data centers.
• Gain valuable skills with electrical, mechanical, power, and cooling infrastructure systems.
• Benefits include paid training, certifications, weekly pay, holiday pay, and health insurance.