Data Center Operations Technician - Sabey Data Centers

Another Source • Tukwila, WA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Another Source's client, Sabey Data Centers is recruiting a Data Center Operations Technician to join their team in Tukwila, WA. This opportunity comes as the result of an internal promotion, reflecting Sabey's commitment to developing and advancing its employees. If you're looking to build a career in mission-critical operations while working alongside experienced professionals in a world-class data center environment, this is an excellent opportunity to grow with an organization that promotes from within. The standard work schedule for this role is Tuesday–Saturday, 10:00 PM–8:00 AM (overnight shift). During the onboarding and training period, you'll work a daytime schedule of Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30pm before transitioning to the overnight shift. 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. As a Data Center Operations Technician, you'll play a hands-on role in maintaining the critical infrastructure that keeps one of Sabey's premier data center campuses operating at peak performance. Working in a 24/7 mission-critical environment, you'll help ensure the reliability of sophisticated electrical, mechanical, environmental, and monitoring systems that support customers who depend on uninterrupted service. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with maintenance or facilities experience who enjoys troubleshooting, learning new technologies , and working alongside experienced operations professionals. Whether you're responding to equipment alarms, performing preventive maintenance, or supporting infrastructure upgrades, your work will directly contribute to the uptime and reliability that Sabey Data Centers is known for.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• General maintenance, facilities, or related technical experience.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, mechanical, or building systems is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to quickly learn new software applications and monitoring platforms.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a willingness to learn.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to respond to on-call situations as needed.
• Ability and willingness to learn and utilize AI tools and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on critical data center infrastructure and facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic electrical, mechanical, and environmental system issues.
• Monitor building management systems, environmental conditions, power usage, and facility alarms.
• Respond to equipment alarms and operational issues, identifying root causes and taking appropriate corrective action.
• Maintain clean, organized equipment rooms, racks, cable pathways, and workspaces.
• Assist with scheduled maintenance activities, equipment installations, and infrastructure upgrades while minimizing operational impact.
• Support inventory management by maintaining accurate records of equipment, parts, and hardware assets.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors performing maintenance, repairs, and installations.
• Participate in disaster recovery and business continuity activities to help ensure operational readiness.
• Document maintenance activities, incidents, and resolutions to support continuous improvement.
• Partner with senior technicians and engineers on facility projects and operational initiatives.
• Leverage AI tools (e.g., GPTs, automation platforms) to streamline routine tasks such as summarizing documents, drafting correspondence, generating meeting notes, and maintaining engagement trackers.
• Embody Sabey's core values in every aspect of your work.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical coverage
• Matched 401(k)
• Up to $2,000 annually to a Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Up to 5 weeks of PTO based on tenure
• 10 paid holidays
• Ability to carry over unused PTO
• Access to structured professional and personal development programs, including Thought Patterns for High Performance, Everything DiSC , and Built to Last.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED