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We are hiring a Data Center Technician I for our night shift. You will be one of the people responsible for the facility overnight: walking rounds, watching the building management system, performing preventive maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment, and responding first when something alarms. This is an entry-level position with structured training and opportunity for advancement. You will train on day shift for your first weeks, then move to nights with an experienced technician alongside you.

SCHEDULE

Night shift, 8:00 PM - 8:00 AM, 12-hour shifts
Rotating 4-on/3-off, then 3-on/4-off (every other week is a 3-day weekend, and the rotation includes scheduled overtime)
Weekends and holidays are part of the rotation

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Walk scheduled rounds of the electrical and mechanical plant; record readings and document findings; report anything out of normal
Monitor the building management system (BMS) and respond to alarms following written procedures
Perform preventive maintenance on UPS systems, batteries, generators, switchgear, PDUs, CRAC/CRAH units, and chillers under the direction of senior technicians
Assist with customer "smart hands" requests - rack and stack, cabling, power connections - and basic Colo+ service tickets
Follow lockout/tagout, arc-flash, and confined-space procedures without exception
Keep accurate logs and work orders in our CMMS
Escort and support vendors and contractors working on site
Maintain a clean, organized facility

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

At least 1 year of hands-on experience in data center / critical facility operations, commercial or industrial electrical, HVAC/mechanical, military power or mechanical systems, or a comparable technical trade - data center experience itself is not required
High school diploma or GED; technical school certificate or associate degree is a plus
Comfortable working nights on a rotating schedule for the long term
Mechanically inclined, careful, and methodical - you read the procedure before you touch the equipment
Professional and customer-facing: you will interact with colocation customers and their vendors
Able to communicate clearly in writing (logs, work orders, shift handoff notes)
Basic computer skills; able to learn a BMS and a CMMS
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

NICE TO HAVE

OSHA 10 or 30, EPA 608, NFPA 70E, CompTIA A+ or Network+, CDCTP, or a trade license
Experience with generators, UPS, switchgear, or chillers
Prior night-shift or 24/7 operations experience

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 pre-employment background check

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Competitive hourly base pay, based on experience and certifications
Scheduled overtime built into the rotation
Medical, dental and vision coverage; short- and long-term disability; paid time off
Structured training and opportunity for advancement

Company Description

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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Company Description 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. Visit us at .

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