Junior Data Center Technician - CTX1

Serverfarm; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k

Full medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

A leading data center provider in Houston is looking for a professional to operate and maintain critical infrastructure safely. Responsibilities include monitoring environmental conditions, assisting with maintenance activities, and ensuring safety compliance. The ideal candidate has experience in data centers, strong self-management skills, and excellent communication abilities. This role offers competitive pay and benefits, including paid time off and medical coverage, while supporting your career in a growing industry.

Qualifications

• Proven success in delivering customer requirements in a critical technology environment.
• Ability to align with changing priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain MEP plant and distribution infrastructure safely.
• Monitor power and environmental conditions in critical areas.
• Assist in planning and scheduling maintenance activities.
• Support outside contractors and manage site incidents.
• Participate in construction and commissioning activities.

Skills

Experience in a Data Center

Self-management and adaptability

Good written and oral communication skills

Job description

Base pay range

$20.00/hr - $24.00/hr

Serverfarm is a leading developer and operator of data centers with over 750+ locations and key customer relationships in 45 countries. We're revolutionizing how data centers operate across North America, Western Europe, and Israel, serving the world's leading technology and hyperscale companies. With Manulife Investment Management's acquisition in 2023 and our award‑winning InCommand platform we're positioned for explosive growth as AI adoption and cloud migration drive unprecedented demand for data center capacity.

A career at Serverfarm means being at the forefront of digital infrastructure innovation, where your work directly impacts how the world's data is managed and secured. As we target 4x growth over the next four years, you'll have unprecedented opportunities to take on new challenges, develop cutting‑edge skills, and grow your career across our expanding global operations.

Join our team of innovators and help shape the future of sustainable data centers while building a career without boundaries.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure that all MEP plant and distribution infrastructure is operated and maintained in a safe manner, to best industry practice and within manufacturers recommendations.
• Monitor power and environmental conditions within all critical spaces within the facility.
• Perform assigned maintenance tasks in accordance with SF practices utilizing the internal CMMS.
• Assist with planning and scheduling corrective maintenance activities.
• Escort and support outside contractors, ensuring they are abiding SF work rules and processes.
• Respond to site incidents, execute appropriate MOP/EOP documentation to resolve and/or mitigate issues and communicate to manage throughout event.
• Support and follow all SF Change Control policies and procedures.
• Perform site rounds and report any issues found to site management.
• Participate in construction and commissioning activities as directed by site management.
• Adhere to all local, state and federal safety laws and requirements.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the management team.
• Participate in and support MOP/SOP/EOP documentation process for site.
• Participate in and support the development of site policies and standards.
• Work with site team members to deliver 100% uptime of critical infrastructure.

Required Skills

• Experience working in a Data Center with proven success in delivering customer requirements in a critical technology environment.
• Evidence of self‑management and alignment with ever‑changing priorities.
• Good written and oral communication skills, tenacity, and working to a high level of accuracy.

Serverfarm is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace and offers paid time off, paid holidays, 401k and full coverage medical, dental and vision. Our compensation philosophy rewards employees for achieving the values and objectives aligned with the company’s goals and strategic initiatives.

The listed salary range for this position is an estimate based on the competitive job market. Final compensation will be based on your own individual skills, experience, and location.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Information Technology
Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage