Data Center Technician I – Entry Level (24/7 Shifts)

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sam Houston State University invites applications for a Data Center Operator I. The role supports the university's data center facilities, monitors environmental systems, and assists with hardware installation and maintenance. You will follow runbooks, ensure safety, and maintain documentation.

This is an entry-level position with opportunities for certification and growth. The schedule includes multiple shifts; on-site work in Huntsville, TX, with a focus on reliability and teamwork in IT

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree or technical certification in IT desirable.
• No experience required beyond education.
• Prior experience in a data center, facilities, or infrastructure support role desirable.
• Experience in a state institution of higher education desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitors data center environmental systems, including power, cooling, temperature, and humidity, responding to alerts and escalating anomalies to senior staff.
• Performs routine physical infrastructure tasks including equipment racking, cabling, labeling, and power connections under the direction of senior staff.
• Assists in the receipt, staging, and installation of data center hardware in accordance with rack elevation standards and cable management procedures; maintains inventory records and documentation.
• Performs scheduled operational tasks, including tape rotations, backup media handling, and equipment inspections, per runbooks.
• Follows safety, access control, and change management procedures for all data center activities; pursues relevant certifications and development.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or technical certification in Information Technology

Job description

Sam Houston State University invites applications for a Data Center Operator I. The role supports the university's data center facilities, monitors environmental systems, and assists with hardware installation and maintenance. You will follow runbooks, ensure safety, and maintain documentation.

This is an entry-level position with opportunities for certification and growth. The schedule includes multiple shifts; on-site work in Huntsville, TX, with a focus on reliability and teamwork in IT