Senior Data Center Critical Facilities Technician

Salute; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 67,502 - 73,012; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 company-paid holidays

2 floating holidays

PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits (Day

401(k) with full vesting

3% employer match + 50% next 2%

HSA and mental health resources

Gym discounts

Discounted group life & AD&D

Insurance (home & auto)

Pet insurance

ID theft protection

Job summary

Salute is seeking a seasoned Critical Facilities Technician (Level 2) for our Barstow, TX data center. You will maintain electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems to support hyperscale clients and ensure uptime.

The role requires rotating day and night shifts, on-site work, and collaboration with engineering teams. We offer a strong benefits package and 401(k) with company match. If you have 5+ years in data center ops and hands-on skills, apply to join Salute.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in operation, installation, and maintenance of data center critical equipment.
• High school diploma or GED with 2+ years electrical/HVAC experience.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems used in data center environments.
• Good observation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions in facilities systems.
• Perform planned and ad-hoc preventive maintenance work assignments.
• Inspect building systems (HVAC, electrical distribution) and maintain clean, safe equipment rooms.
• Respond to indoor emergencies and manage air quality concerns.
• Create, close, and track work requests (WR); initiate or respond to work orders.
• Monitor service contractors and recommend changes as needed.
• Support delivery of data center services to customers and internal systems.
• Act as operational contact for customers, vendors, and carriers.
• Coordinate access for third-party contractors and oversee installations in IT/telecom rooms.
• Support offsite points-of-presence and maintenance of infrastructure.

Skills

Data center ops

Electrical systems

HVAC knowledge

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Salute is seeking a seasoned Critical Facilities Technician (Level 2) for our Barstow, TX data center. You will maintain electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems to support hyperscale clients and ensure uptime.

The role requires rotating day and night shifts, on-site work, and collaboration with engineering teams. We offer a strong benefits package and 401(k) with company match. If you have 5+ years in data center ops and hands-on skills, apply to join Salute.