Service Technician - Mission Critical

Catapult Federal Services; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Catapult Federal Services seeks an experienced HVAC Service Technician to support data center environments. The role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing HVAC systems to ensure precise temperature, humidity, and airflow for critical equipment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in HVAC service, data center experience preferred, EPA certification required, and strong troubleshooting skills. On-site Odessa, TX, with on-call rotation and safety compliance as priorities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years HVAC service experience in data centers or mission-critical environments.
• Experience in commercial or industrial environments, data-center exposure preferred.
• EPA Certification is required.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Maintain safety procedures and compliance in high-responsibility settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on HVAC systems in data centers.
• Service CRAC/CRAH units, chillers, cooling towers, and related controls.
• Monitor alarms and ensure minimal downtime with rapid issue resolution.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control-related HVAC issues.
• Document service activities, maintenance logs, and system performance accurately.

Skills

Blueprints & schematics reading

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

Technical/trade certification

Tools

CRAC/CRAH units

Chillers

BMS knowledge

EMS platforms

Job description

Department

Facilities / Mission-Critical Operations

Skilled Trades

Odessa, TX Contract Aug 13, 2026

HVAC Service Technician – Data Center

Department

Facilities / Mission-Critical Operations

Location

Odessa, TX - On-site

Role Type

Full-time

About Our Client

Our client operates within the rapidly expanding data center and mission-critical infrastructure sector, delivering the mechanical systems that keep high-availability facilities running around the clock. With a focus on precision, uptime, and operational excellence, the company supports critical digital infrastructure that powers businesses and communities. Their teams work in fast-paced, high-responsibility environments where safety, compliance, and technical expertise are paramount, offering employees the opportunity to grow within one of the most in-demand fields in construction and infrastructure today.

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and dependable HVAC Service Technician with experience supporting mission-critical environments, specifically data centers. In this role, the day-to-day will involve maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing HVAC systems that ensure optimal temperature, humidity, and airflow conditions for sensitive equipment. This position exists to protect the uptime and performance of high-availability facilities, working closely with facility teams, engineers, and vendors to coordinate repairs and upgrades. The ideal candidate understands the urgency and precision required in mission-critical settings and is comfortable balancing hands-on technical work with rigorous documentation and safety compliance.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on commercial and industrial HVAC systems within data center environments


• Service and maintain CRAC/CRAH units, chillers, cooling towers, and associated controls systems


• Monitor and respond to system alarms, ensuring minimal downtime and rapid issue resolution


• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control-related HVAC issues


• Maintain proper airflow, temperature, and humidity levels in accordance with data center standards


• Coordinate repairs and upgrades with facility teams, engineers, and vendors


• Accurately document service activities, maintenance logs, and system performance


• Follow all safety procedures, compliance standards, and operational protocols


• Participate in on-call rotation for emergency service support as needed

Required Experience/Skills

• 5+ years of HVAC service experience required; 10+ years strongly preferred


• Experience in commercial or industrial environments (data center experience strongly preferred)


• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems including chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, and controls systems


• Experience working in mission-critical or high-uptime environments highly desirable


• EPA Certification (required)


• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals


• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills


• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-responsibility environment


• Valid driver's license and clean driving record

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience in data centers, mission-critical facilities, or similar environments


• Familiarity with BMS (Building Management Systems) and EMS platforms


• Electrical and controls troubleshooting experience


• OEM certifications (Liebert, Trane, Carrier, etc.)

Education

No formal degree specified; relevant technical/trade certification and hands-on experience prioritized.

Pay & Benefits Summary

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience


• Overtime opportunities


• Health, dental, and vision insurance


• 401(k)


• Career growth opportunities within mission-critical infrastructure projects

Keywords

HVAC Service Technician | Data Center | CRAC/CRAH | Mission-Critical | EPA Certification | Chillers | BMS | Controls Technician | Odessa TX | Mechanical Maintenance