Data Center Operations Technician

Primary Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing infrastructure organization in Houston, Texas, is seeking a Data Center Operations Technician for hands-on operations of critical data center facilities. This role involves performing daily facility checks, ensuring environmental reliability, and coordinating vendor repairs. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in data center operations, a valid Texas driver's license, and is able to respond to after-hours emergencies. The position offers significant opportunities for career advancement and stability within a well-funded operation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in data center operations or facilities support.
• Working knowledge of HVAC systems and UPS fundamentals.
• Experience in physical installation work with tools and cabling.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily facility walkthroughs and verify environmental conditions.
• Monitor airflow, temperature, and UPS status.
• Identify operational issues and coordinate vendor repairs.

Skills

Hands-on experience in data center operations

Knowledge of HVAC systems

Power distribution knowledge

Ability to lift and move 50 pounds

Fiber and copper cross-connect installation

Job description

Build critical infrastructure that powers modern business while advancing your career with a growing, privately owned organization. Enjoy strong upward mobility, excellent total rewards, and the stability of a well-funded operation with long-term vision.

Primary Services is actively recruiting for a Data Center Operations Technician on behalf of a large, established client with a significant data center footprint. This role supports a mission-critical environment where operational excellence, reliability, and safety are paramount. The position offers hands‑on ownership of daily facility operations while working closely with vendors, customers, and internal stakeholders across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily facility walkthroughs to verify HVAC, power systems, alarms, security, and environmental conditions.
• Monitor airflow, hot and cold aisle alignment, temperature, humidity, and UPS status.
• Identify operational issues and coordinate vendor repairs, including quotes and approval workflows.
• Serve as the primary on‑call emergency contact for power, HVAC, and environmental failures.
• Prepare and install new customer cabinets, including cleaning, labeling, power validation, and network readiness.
• Run fiber and copper cross‑connects and support customer equipment installations.
• Conduct data center tours for prospective customers in coordination with Sales.
• Administer access control, including badges, logs, and contractor audits.
• Maintain physical security systems such as lighting, cameras, and locks.
• Audit customer cabinets, cross‑connects, power usage, and supporting infrastructure.
• Maintain accurate diagrams, inventories, and site documentation aligned with physical assets.
• Produce maintenance recommendations for company equipment located in third‑party facilities.
• Develop preventative maintenance plans and act as a subject matter expert across partner data centers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of hands‑on experience in data center operations, facilities support, or critical infrastructure environments.
• Working knowledge of HVAC systems, hot/cold aisle design, power distribution, and UPS fundamentals.
• Experience performing physical installation work using ladders, tools, and cabling.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds as required.
• Availability to respond to after‑hours emergencies as part of on‑call responsibilities.
• Valid Texas driver’s license with a clean motor vehicle record; company vehicle provided.
• Experience with fiber and copper cross‑connect installation preferred.
• Familiarity with DC power plants or environmental monitoring systems preferred.