Data Center Technician, Power Systems

Western States Equipment Company has been a leading employer across Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Montana, and Wyoming since 1956. The company’s mission is to solve customers’ toughest challenges while upholding core values of Safety, Excellence, Teamwork, Integrity, Accountability, and Innovation. Safety and the Customer Care Commitment are foundational to the organization’s success.

About the role

The role supports Western States’ safety‑focused culture and customer‑care standards. Team members are expected to promote a safe work environment, adhere to all applicable safety policies, procedures, and standards, and embody the company’s caring culture by using PPE, exercising stop‑work authority, and delivering warm, empathetic service to customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform all scheduled preventative maintenance services, including fluid and filter replacement, within time‑requirement guidelines.
• Operate equipment to ensure correct operation before and after all preventative maintenance.
• Conduct load‑bank testing in accordance with client, state, and local specifications.
• Perform schedule oil sampling (SOS) accurately and send samples to the laboratory.
• Identify potential safety problems on equipment through walk‑around inspections and report them to the supervisor and/or customer.
• Use web‑based STW, SIS, and ET systems effectively to obtain machine specifications.
• Execute all required tasks in accordance with established procedures.
• Utilize web‑based SIS to assist with parts orders needed to complete repairs.
• Complete factual service reports, load‑bank reports, and inspection reports at the end of each day.
• Communicate equipment issues and status to customers and supervisors.
• Adhere to all customer‑care standards and actively advocate safety.
• May undertake training and serve as a team member supporting Western States’ strategic programs, projects, and initiatives.
• Work within and promote the corporate vision, mission, and values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to self‑schedule and perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge and use of Microsoft computer products or comparable systems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, vendors, employees, and the public.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of proper fluid disposal and environmental practices.
• Ability to start and run power systems equipment.
• Willingness to work overtime with minimal notice.
• Ability to drive for long periods of time and maintain consistent attendance.
• Proof of high school diploma or GED; an associate’s degree or technical training from an accredited vocational school is preferred.
• One year of similar experience working on power systems equipment is preferred.
• Current driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (speak, read, write).
• Physical ability to stand for long periods, walk, sit, climb stairs, reach, push, pull, lean, twist, and lift up to 75 lb in accordance with Western States’ Lifting Safe Work Practice.
• Ability to meet all safety requirements for applicable safety policies.

Disclaimer: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. This role is designated as safety‑sensitive.