Technical Service Technician – Entry Level (UPS / HVAC) - Houston, TX/ Ohio/ Indiana
This entry-level Technical Service Technician role offers recent engineering graduates hands-on training and mentorship in installing, commissioning, and maintaining UPS and HVAC systems critical to data centers and telecom infrastructure. The position involves fieldwork with significant travel, focusing on developing technical troubleshooting, customer service, and safety skills, with clear career progression toward senior engineering or leadership roles.
About Careertakes
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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Learn
Confidential Client provides a hands-on, mentor-driven training program designed for recent technical or engineering graduates to build practical skills supporting critical UPS and HVAC systems used in data centers, telecom, and industrial sites.
- How to install, commission, and maintain UPS and HVAC systems
- Hands-on troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical systems
- Field safety practices and site procedures
- Customer communication and service best practices
- How critical infrastructure supports data centers, energy, and telecom environments
Responsibilities
As an entry-level field technician / service engineer, you will work under supervision and support senior engineers at customer sites.
- Assist senior engineers with installation, commissioning, preventive maintenance, and repair of UPS and HVAC equipment
- Participate in structured training programs focused on safety, diagnostics, and equipment operation
- Provide on-site and remote technical support under supervision
- Support testing and inspection to ensure system performance and regulatory compliance
- Complete service reports and documentation accurately and on time
- Follow Confidential Client’s safety and quality standards at all customer sites
- Travel regionally (and occasionally nationwide) for field assignments as needed
Who Should Apply
This role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career technicians who:
- Enjoy hands-on technical work and field service
- Want to apply electrical, electronics, mechanical, or HVAC knowledge in real-world environments
- Are eager to learn and grow through mentorship and structured training
- Are comfortable traveling and working in field settings
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate, Technical, or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, HVAC, UPS or a related technical field (military technical experience considered)
- Basic understanding of electrical or mechanical concepts (voltage, current, airflow, pressure, etc.)
- Strong willingness to learn and follow safety procedures
- Good communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as required
- Fluent in English
Confidential Client will not provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for this role. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer, now and in the future, without requiring visa sponsorship.
Physical / Work Environment
Applicants must be able to meet the physical demands of field service work:
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, reliable transportation, and passing a pre-employment drug screen
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds for short durations
- Ability to kneel, crouch, stand for extended periods, and reach or stretch above shoulder level
- Ability to travel for multiple days by car or flight as projects require
- Comfortable coordinating multiple tasks while maintaining 100% safety awareness
- Willingness to travel frequently (expectation: up to ~80% travel, local/regional depending on client needs)
Why Join Confidential Client?
- Comprehensive training programs for UPS and HVAC systems
- Clear career path to Senior Field Engineer, Technical Specialist, or leadership roles
- Exposure to cutting-edge energy and cooling technologies used in data centers and industrial environments
- Collaborative culture that values learning, innovation, and sustainability
- Eligible employees may receive benefits including health coverage, retirement savings, paid time off, and other programs (subject to plan terms and eligibility)
Compensation (as posted)
- Estimated annual pay shown in the source listing: $67,814 per year (estimated). Actual pay will depend on location, experience, and market conditions. Incentive pay may be available under applicable plans.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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