Primary Services ยท 4 hours ago
Data Center Operations Technician
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$75K/yr - $85K/yrPrimary Services is excited to announce the role of Data Center Operations Technician for a large, established client. In this role, you will oversee the daily operational readiness, safety, and reliability of the primary data center and supporting cabinet locations, while coordinating vendors and supporting customers.
Human ResourcesStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Perform daily walkthroughs to verify HVAC, power, alarms, security, and environmental conditions
Identify issues and coordinate vendor repairs, including managing quotes and approvals
Monitor airflow, hot/cold aisle alignment, temperature, humidity, and UPS conditions
Serve as the primary emergency contact for environmental failures
Conduct tours for prospective customers and assist with sales support
Prepare and install new customer cabinets, ensuring cleaning, labeling, power checks, and network readiness
Run cross-connects (fiber/copper) and assist with customer installations
Administer all data center access, maintain logs, and audit contractors
Maintain physical security including lighting, cameras, and locks
Audit customer cabinets, cross-connects, power usage, and infrastructure
Maintain and improve diagrams, inventory lists, and site documentation
Produce maintenance recommendations for company equipment in third-party facilities
Evaluate remote hub boxes and core locations, develop preventative maintenance plans, and become the subject matter expert for company-owned infrastructure
Qualification
Required
Experience in data center operations, facility support, or critical infrastructure environments
Understanding of HVAC design, hot/cold aisle airflow, power systems, and UPS fundamentals
Comfort with cabling, ladders, tools, and safe physical work practices
Clear communication skills for coordinating with vendors, customers, and internal teams
Ability to respond to emergencies at any time
Valid Texas driver's license with a clean MVR
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally
Must be able to work fully on-site and travel throughout the Greater Houston area (company vehicle provided)
Preferred
Experience with fiber/copper cross-connect installation
Familiarity with DC power plants or environmental monitoring systems
Company
Primary Services
Primary Services is a staffing and recruiting company offering direct hire, temp-to-hire position.
Founded in 1988
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Regina Mellinger
President & CEO
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