Critical Facilities Maintenance Technician
About The Position
The Critical Facilities Maintenance Technician works under the direction of the Facility Manager and uses hands-on facility maintenance and troubleshooting experience. The role involves general building repairs, including patching and painting, and may include assisting with the installation, repair, and maintenance of critical and non-critical mechanical and electrical machinery inside and outside the building. The technician helps maintain facility systems, monitors building conditions, tracks maintenance work, and supports safe, well-maintained data center operations. The position is based in Ashburn, Virginia.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Two to five years of work experience.
- Computer skills, including MS Office.
- Ability to work 40 hours plus occasional overtime.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of electrical and/or mechanical critical facilities systems.
- Experience commensurate with performing minor electrical troubleshooting and repairs, including replacing light bulbs, ballasts, and fuses.
Responsibilities
- Assist with maintenance of mechanical areas and systems, including HVAC components, plumbing, generators, fire detection and suppression, life safety, temperature control, building management, and digital systems such as fire alarms, duress systems, card access, and CCTV.
- Maintain and monitor electronic work-order systems to perform and track preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance across the data center campus.
- Inspect buildings, lighting systems, grounds, and equipment for safety and maintenance needs, and identify hazards, defects, or required repairs.
- Perform minor electrical troubleshooting and repairs, including replacing light bulbs, ballasts, and fuses, depending on experience.
- Perform basic service and repairs on plumbing fixtures and clear clogged lines and drains.
- Operate machinery, equipment, and tools, including saws, routers, drills, sanders, planers, drill presses, and hand tools.
- Monitor building conditions and periodically tour the property during the scheduled shift.
- Maintain an inventory of tools, supplies, and equipment, and recommend items for purchase.
- Assist with moving, loading, unloading, and storing supplies, furniture, and equipment.
- Adjust working hours or scheduled days as required, including occasional overtime and weekend work.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Health Savings Account with employer contribution for eligible participants and Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care.
- 401(k) plan with company match; the posting also describes the match as generous and immediately vested.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Short-term disability, life insurance, and long-term disability coverage (with medical election).
- Optional voluntary life, critical illness, legal, and additional disability coverage.
- Employee assistance program, Wellhub gym membership, and other wellness initiatives.
- Bonus opportunities.
- Professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
