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Trainee - Data Center Technician

Confidential Client•Software & Technology
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$77,523
Fort Worth, Texas
2 Days Ago

The Trainee Data Center Technician role at Confidential Client offers hands-on experience in field operations, on-site testing, and technical analysis of digital and facility infrastructure. The position involves conducting inspections, collecting operational data, and supporting performance consistency across multiple sites, providing a strong foundation for entry-level candidates to advance their engineering or technical careers.

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About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, IT.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.


What You’ll Do

This is an entry-level, hands-on Trainee role designed to develop practical skills in data-center operations and infrastructure performance monitoring. You will work on-site across regional facilities, supporting field operations, collecting and analyzing operational data, and helping maintain infrastructure reliability.

  • Conduct routine on-site testing, physical inspections, and field diagnostics at data center facilities.
  • Collect operational metrics and document technical findings to support performance tracking.
  • Prepare clear technical updates and status reports for internal teams and the confidential client.
  • Support regional field activities; travel frequently between facility sites to ensure performance consistency.
  • Follow safety protocols and facility access procedures while performing on-site work.

Minimum Requirements (Must-Haves)

To be considered, candidates must meet these baseline qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to produce concise technical reports.
  • Teamwork and organizational skills; comfortable working in cross-functional field teams.
  • Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel frequently to regional site locations.
  • Authorized to work in the United States.
  • Ability to follow facility safety rules and pass any required site background checks.

Estimated compensation: $77,523 per year (estimated by job aggregator).


Preferred (Nice-to-Have)

These skills are not required but will make candidates more competitive:

  • Prior academic projects, internships, or lab experience with hardware subsystems or infrastructure.
  • Basic scripting or automation exposure (Python, Bash) for simple data collection or parsing tasks.
  • Experience coordinating or communicating with clients or project stakeholders.
  • Interest in pursuing a technical career in data center engineering, facilities, or operations.

Employment Type & Location

  • Employment type: Internship or Full-time (as applicable).
  • Location: Fort Worth, TX — this role requires on-site presence and regular regional travel.

Why Candidates Choose This Opportunity

  • Structured graduate/trainee program with hands-on learning and mentorship.
  • Real-world exposure to data-center operations and engineering workflows.
  • Clear pathway to technical roles in infrastructure, operations, or field engineering.
  • Work directly for a confidential client while receiving career development support from Careertakes.

Equal Employment & Process Notes

Careertakes and the confidential client follow all applicable U.S. federal, state, and local employment laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities during the application and interview process — please request accommodations as needed.


How We Screen

Careertakes may use resume screening tools and other standard recruiting technologies to match candidates. These automated tools assist reviewers but do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people at the confidential client.


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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.

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