Technical Operations Technician

  •  Reference Number: 414657
  •  Posted: 10/13/2026
  •  Job Type: Contract

Our client, a data center operations organization, is seeking a Data Center Technical Operations Engineer I to join their team. As a Data Center Technical Operations Engineer I, you will be part of the Facility Operations team supporting critical infrastructure reliability and plant safety. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize in a complex, fast-paced environment—aligning successfully in the organization.

Job Title:Data Center Technical Operations Engineer I

Location:Boardman, OR

Pay Range:$27 - $30/hour on W2

What's the Job?

  • Responsible for the on-site management of shift technicians, senior shift technicians, sub-contractors and vendors, ensuring that all work performed is in accordance with established practices and procedures.
  • Establish performance benchmarks, conduct analyses, and prepare reports on all aspects of the critical facility operations and maintenance.
  • Work with IT managers and other business leaders to coordinate projects, manage capacity, and optimize plant safety, performance, reliability and efficiency.
  • Operate and manage both routine and emergency services on critical systems such as switchgear, generators, UPS systems, power distribution equipment, chillers, cooling towers, computer room air handlers, and building monitoring systems.
  • Responsible for asset and inventory management, and may assist in the design/build out of new facilities and projects to increase current facility efficiency.

What's Needed?

  • Bachelors Degree or Technical (Military/Trade School) Degree and relevant experience.

What's in it for me?

  • Opportunity to support mission-critical data center operations and continuous reliability improvements.
  • Hands-on responsibility across power, cooling, and building monitoring systems, including routine and emergency response.
  • Experience collaborating with IT managers and business leaders to coordinate projects and manage capacity.
  • Role ownership for asset and inventory management and performance reporting.
  • Chance to contribute to recruiting efforts and help ensure quality service and customer demands are met.

Candidates from the following environments are encouraged to apply:

  • Industrial Maintenance Technicians
  • Maintenance Mechanics
  • Journeyman Electricians
  • HVAC Technicians
  • Controls Technicians
  • Power Plant Operators
  • Utilities Workers
  • Wind Turbine Technicians
  • Manufacturing Technicians
  • Military Technical Occupations
  • Plant Operations Technicians
  • Facilities Technicians

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

  • Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
  • Dental Plan
  • Vision Plan
  • Health Savings Account
  • Health Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Business Travel Insurance
  • 401(k), Plus Match
  • Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

Boardman, OR

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