Data Center Technician, Power Systems

Western States Careers; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Western States Equipment Company is a premier employer serving the Northwest, delivering high-quality maintenance on power systems and equipment. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and thorough reporting in daily customer-focused service.

The position requires an HS diploma or GED, an associates degree or technical training, and at least one year of related experience. A valid driver's license and strong English communication are essential for field work.

Qualifications

• Proof of high school diploma or GED.
• Associates degree or technical training preferred.
• One year of power systems experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.
• English language communication required.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and load bank testing.
• Perform SOS sampling and send samples to lab.
• Identify potential safety problems during walk-around inspections.
• Use STW, SIS, and ET to obtain machine specifications.
• Assist with parts orders required to complete repairs.
• Complete service, load bank, and inspection reports daily.
• Communicate equipment issues and status to customer and supervisor.
• Adhere to customer care standards.
• Support Western States' strategic programs and initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-scheduling

Microsoft Office

Communication

Preventive maintenance

Fluid disposal

Power systems operation

Overtime readiness

Long-distance driving

Education

HS diploma or GED

Associates degree or technical training

1 year power systems experience

Valid driver's license

English communication

Job description

Since 1956, Western States Equipment Company has been a leading employer across Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Montana, and Wyoming. We are driven by our mission of solving our customers’ toughest challenges, guided by our core values of Safety, Excellence, Teamwork, Integrity, Accountability, and Innovation.

By joining Western States, you commit to upholding these values while contributing to our purpose of building our communities for a better tomorrow. Safety and our Customer Care Commitment remain foundational to our mission and the standard by which we measure our success.

Safety

• Actively cares, promotes, manages, and advocates for safety at Western States. As a team member in the organization, it is critical to ensure all employees, vendors, and clients have a safe work environment while adhering to all applicable safety policies, procedures and standards.
• Embraces our caring culture where we each care to adhere with applicable safety policies, PPE expectations and stop work authority.
  

Customer Care Commitments

• Convey Warmth and Empathy – Acknowledge customers and greet everyone with an authentic smile.
• Actively Listen – Give your full attention, make eye contact, avoid interrupting, and ask clarifying questions.
• Build Trust – Take ownership, act with urgency, and follow through on commitments.
• Say Thank you – Express genuine appreciation for effort, feedback, and collaboration.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs all scheduled preventative maintenance services including fluid and filter replacement within time requirement guidelines. Operates equipment to ensure correct operation before and after all preventative maintenance.
• Performs load bank testing in accordance with client, state and local specifications.
• Performs schedule oil sampling (SOS) accurately and sends samples to lab.
• Identifies potential safety problems on equipment through walk around inspection and reports them to the supervisor and/or the customer.
• Uses web based STW, SIS, and ET effectively to obtain machine specifications. Performs all required tasks in accordance with procedures.
• Uses web-based SIS effectively and assists with parts orders required to complete repairs.
• Completes, factual service reports, load bank reports & inspection reports at the completion of each day.
• Communicates equipment issues and status of equipment to customer and supervisor.
• Adheres to all customer care standards.
• Actively cares and advocates safety at Western States. Adhere to all applicable safety policies, procedures and standards.
• May accomplish training and serve as a team member in support of Western States’ strategic programs, projects, and initiatives.
• Work within and promote corporate vision, mission, and values of the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to self-schedule and perform duties with minimal supervision required.
• Knowledge and use of Microsoft computer products or other comparable systems required.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others to include customers, vendors, employees and the public.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of proper fluid disposal and environmental practices.
• Ability to start and run power systems equipment.
• Ability to work overtime with minimal notice required.
• Ability to drive for long periods of time.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proof of high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Associates Degree or technical training from an accredited vocational school preferred.
• One-year similar experience working on power systems equipment preferred.
• Must have a current driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write in English).

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time along with walking, sitting, climbing stairs, reaching pushing, pulling, leaning and twisting.
• Able to lift up to 75 lbs in accordance with Western States’ Lifting Safe Work Practice to include amount and approach.
• Must be able to meet all safety requirements for applicable safety policies.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. It is not intended be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this classification.

This role is designated as safety-sensitive.

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