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Job Title: Data Center Technician
Location: Barker, NY (Hybrid - 4 days onsite)
Salary: $30 - 35/hr. on W2
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and inspect critical facility infrastructure, including electrical and mechanical systems.
- Perform routine inspections of UPS systems, PDUs, switchgear, backup generators, ATS, and battery systems.
- Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS), Electrical Monitoring Systems (EMS), and basic SCADA for alarms and equipment status.
- Conduct equipment walkthroughs, meter readings, and document system performance.
- Assist with preventive maintenance, commissioning, and system upgrades.
- Respond to alarms, identify abnormal operating conditions, and escalate issues promptly.
- Support HVAC and cooling infrastructure, including chillers, cooling towers, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, and fire protection systems.
- Coordinate with vendors and ensure all work follows safety and operational procedures.
- Work in a mission-critical environment where equipment uptime and reliability are essential.
Must-Have Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in a critical facility such as a data center, hospital, pharmaceutical, industrial manufacturing, utility, or other mission-critical environment.
- Experience monitoring or maintaining critical electrical and mechanical systems.
- Working knowledge of BMS (Building Management System), BAS, EMS, or SCADA.
- Experience with one or more of the following:
- UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)
- Power Distribution Units (PDUs)
- Switchgear
- Backup generators
- Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS)
- Battery systems
- Chillers and HVAC equipment
- Experience performing equipment inspections, preventive maintenance, and responding to alarms.
- Ability to work under pressure in a 24/7 critical operations environment.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to quickly identify and escalate issues.
- High school diploma or GED required; trade school or technical training preferred.
- Basic Microsoft Office/computer skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous Data Center or Critical Facilities experience.
- HVAC or Electrician license.
- Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS/BAS).
- Strong safety awareness and experience working in industrial or mission-critical facilities.
Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.
Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.
Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
