Entry Level Data Center Technician

Position: Entry-Level Data Center Facilities Technician

• Level: Technician I (Entry-Level)
• Disciplines: Mechanical, Electrical, or Generalist
• Pay Rate: $25–$30/hour (based on experience) + overtime opportunities
• Duration: 12-Month Contract-to-Hire
• Location: Abilene, TX
• Company: Insight Global’s Client (Hyperscale Data Center Environment)
• Relocation: $8,000 relocation assistance available paid out on your 4th week of work
• Start Date: 2-5 weeks from offer

• About the Opportunity
• Insight Global’s client is seeking motivated, entry-level candidates who are eager to break into the rapidly growing data center industry. This role is ideal for individuals with foundational experience in electrical, mechanical, HVAC, controls, or other critical facility environments who are looking to build a long-term career in mission-critical operations.
• You will be trained to support a large-scale, high-availability data center, playing a key role in maintaining uptime and ensuring operational excellence. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain exposure to advanced infrastructure systems in a 24/7 environment.

• What You’ll Do
• Assist with operation and maintenance of critical facility systems including HVAC, cooling, and electrical infrastructure
• Support monitoring of equipment such as chillers, generators, UPS systems, and switchgear
• Respond to system alerts and alarms with guidance from senior technicians
• Perform routine inspections, basic troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance tasks
• Update and manage work orders within a CMMS system
• Collaborate with experienced technicians and vendors to ensure smooth operations
• Learn and follow standardized procedures for incident response and escalation

• What We’re Looking For
• Entry-level candidates with 0–3 years of relevant experience or technical training
• Background in electrical, mechanical, HVAC, controls, or similar hands-on environments
• Experience in industries such as manufacturing, industrial facilities, commercial buildings, or utilities is highly transferable
• Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced, critical operations environment
• Ability to work in a 24/7 facility (day shift to start, flexibility for nights in the future)
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Nice to Have:
• Exposure to critical environments such as hospitals, data centers, or large industrial facilities
• Basic understanding of power or cooling systems

• Why This Role?
• Strong pathway into a high-demand, high-growth industry
• Hands-on training with advanced infrastructure systems
• Competitive pay with overtime potential
• Long-term career growth through contract-to-hire opportunity
• Relocation support available for candidates outside the Abilene area

Note: This role requires full relocation to Abilene, TX if not currently local.

If you're looking to launch your career in data centers and bring a foundation in mechanical, electrical, or technical systems, this is an excellent entry point into a highly specialized and rewarding field.