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Data Center Operations Technician - Sabey Data Centers (Austin)
Sabey Data Centers
compensation:
$54,987 to $82,480
employment type:
full-time
job title:
Data Center Operations Technician
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Application deadline: 7/12/2026
Another Source's client, Sabey Data Centers is recruiting a Data Center Operations Technician to join their team in Austin, TX.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a mission-critical operations team that keeps one of the nation's leading privately owned data center platforms running at peak performance. This position is open due to an internal promotion, creating an opportunity for someone who is eager to build technical expertise, gain hands-on experience with advanced infrastructure systems, and grow their career within an organization known for developing talent from within.
The training schedule for the first 90 days is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. After training, the regular schedule shifts to nights, working 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM on a 2-2-3 rotation, with every other weekend off. Please confirm that both the location and schedule work for you.
Who is Sabey Data Centers?
Sabey Data Centers is a premier multi-tenant data center provider, setting the standard for operational excellence, efficiency, and sustained uptime. With over 20 years of expertise and three million square feet of mission-critical space, Sabey is the largest privately-owned data center owner and operator in the United States. Their cutting-edge facilities—located in Tukwila, WA (20 minutes outside Seattle); East Wenatchee, WA; Quincy, WA; New York, NY; Ashburn, VA; and Austin, TX, with a new location coming soon in Umatilla, OR—support top-tier financial institutions, technology giants, media powerhouses, and healthcare leaders, delivering unparalleled reliability, security, and scalability. By prioritizing sustainability and innovation, Sabey Data Centers continues to shape the digital infrastructure of the future.
SDC is one of the few companies in the industry that both builds and operates its own facilities, giving employees a unique end-to-end view of the data center world. We foster a culture where people who are humble, hungry, and smart are truly valued, supported, and promoted from within. Sabey is deeply committed to being a responsible community partner, returning unused energy to grids and collaborating with local utilities for sustainable impact. While competitors may offer higher salaries, few can match Sabey's positive culture, purpose-driven mission, and long-term career growth opportunities.
About this role
As a Data Center Operations Technician, you will play a hands-on role in maintaining the critical infrastructure that powers customer operations around the clock. You'll support the daily operation of a highly sophisticated data center environment that includes redundant electrical, mechanical, environmental, and security systems designed for maximum uptime and reliability.
This role is ideal for someone with maintenance, facilities, or technical operations experience who enjoys troubleshooting equipment, solving problems in real time, and working in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail matters. You'll work alongside experienced technicians and engineers while gaining exposure to the systems that support mission-critical operations.
Your Contribution Will Likely Include
Performing routine preventive maintenance on data center equipment and facility systems
Troubleshooting electrical and mechanical equipment issues and assisting with repairs
Supporting equipment upgrades and maintenance activities while minimizing operational disruption
Monitoring environmental conditions, power usage, and building systems to ensure optimal performance
Responding to alarms and alerts, investigating root causes, and implementing corrective actions
Maintaining accurate equipment inventories, asset records, and documentation
Coordinating with vendors and contractors for maintenance, repairs, and equipment installations
Supporting disaster recovery and business continuity initiatives
Assisting senior technicians and engineers with operational projects and maintenance activities
Maintaining a clean, organized, and well-labeled data center environment
Utilizing AI-enabled tools and automation technologies to improve efficiency, streamline administrative tasks, and support operational workflows
Promoting a culture of safety, compliance, and operational excellence while embodying Sabey's core values
Experience You Will Bring
High school diploma or GED required
General maintenance, facilities, technical operations, or related experience
Ability to troubleshoot equipment and perform basic preventive maintenance activities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint
Ability and willingness to learn new technologies, software platforms, and operational systems
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Ability to build and maintain professional working relationships across teams and with external partners
Aptitude and willingness to learn and utilize AI tools and technology
Ability to respond to on-call situations as needed
Ability to lift and maneuver up to 50 pounds
Ability to safely operate power tools
Ability to interface with technology and operate digital tools
Ability to work swing shifts and night shifts as required
Sabey's Investment in You
Sabey is committed to building an enduring, next-generation company that values and invests in the success of its team members. Through SabeyLife, a holistic well-being initiative, Sabey provides the resources, benefits, and support to help employees thrive both professionally and personally. https://sabey.com/about/careers
SabeyLife includes:
Comprehensive Benefits: Sabey covers 100% of employee-only premiums for base medical and PPO dental plans and contributes up to $2,000 annually to a Health Savings Account (HSA).
Time to Recharge: Up to 5 weeks of PTO based on tenure, plus 10 paid holidays and the ability to carry over unused PTO.
Financial Wellness: Competitive, matched 401(k) retirement plan.
Growth & Development: Access to structured professional and personal development programs, including Thought Patterns for High Performance, Everything DiSC, and Built to Last.
Sabey offers long-term career growth, internal mobility, and a culture where people who are humble, hungry, and smart are supported and promoted from within — something few competitors can match.
Compensation
The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $54,987 - $82,480.
Learn more about Sabey and their organization here: http://6126385.hs-sites.com/sabey-jobs
Equal Opportunity Employer
Sabey Corporation and its subsidiaries, including Sabey Data Centers and Sabey Construction, are equal opportunity employers and drug-free workplaces. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screening.
About Another Source
Another Source works with its clients on a retained basis. We encourage candidates who meet most — though not necessarily all — of the qualifications to apply and share their story.
If you need assistance or accommodation to apply, please contact Sabey Human Resources at 206-919-3054 or mike.harris@sabey.com.
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