Data Center Technician Trainee

The role

This is a paid, structured entry into the data center industry for someone with mechanical aptitude and a strong work ethic but no facility experience yet. You will learn the job by doing it alongside experienced technicians, on real equipment with a defined training plan and a path to Data Center Technician I. If you have worked with your hands (construction, maintenance, automotive, manufacturing, military) and want a career in a growing field, this is the way in.

Schedule

•      12-hour shifts on a rotating 4-on/3-off, then 3-on/4-off schedule

•      Initial training is on day shift; assignment to day or night shift after training is based on business need

•      Weekends and holidays are part of the rotation

What you will learn and do

•      Walk facility rounds with a senior technician and learn what "normal" looks like on every system

•      Learn to read the building management system and respond to alarms by procedure

•      Assist with preventive maintenance on UPS systems, generators, switchgear, cooling units, and batteries

•      Learn electrical safety: lockout/tagout, arc-flash boundaries, PPE

•      Help with customer rack installs, cabling, and power connections

•      Keep logs and work orders in our maintenance system

•      Complete TRG's technician training curriculum and earn your first certifications (OSHA 10, NFPA 70E awareness, EPA 608 — paid by TRG)

What we are looking for

•      High school diploma or GED

•      Hands-on aptitude — you have fixed, built, or maintained things, at work or on your own

•      Reliability: you show up on time, every shift, and you take a 12-hour rotating schedule seriously

•      Attention to detail and willingness to follow written procedures exactly

•      Able to communicate clearly in writing

•      Basic computer skills

•      Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Nice to have

•      Technical school certificate or coursework in electrical, HVAC, or mechanical trades

•      Military service

•      Work in construction, facilities maintenance, automotive, manufacturing, or similar

Physical requirements

•      Walk and stand for extended periods; climb ladders; work in mechanical rooms and on the roof

•      Lift and carry up to 50 lbs

•      Work around loud equipment with appropriate PPE

•      Pass a background check and drug screen

Compensation and benefits

•      Competitive hourly pay

•      Scheduled overtime built into the rotation

•      Paid training and certifications

•      Medical / Dental / Vision, Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability, Paid Time Off

How to apply

Apply through ZipRecruiter with your resume. If you don't have a formal resume, a short summary of your work history and the hands-on things you have done is fine. TRG Datacenters is an equal opportunity employer.

TRG Datacenters owns and operates purpose-built colocation data centers in the Houston area, delivering 24/7/365 power, cooling, and connectivity to businesses that cannot afford downtime. Our HOU1 facility in Spring, TX runs on redundant UPS systems, diesel generators, and precision cooling, and the technicians who keep it running are the core of the company. We are growing, with a second Houston facility under construction.

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