Critical Facilities Maintenance Technician
About The Position
The Critical Facilities Maintenance Technician performs hands-on facility maintenance and troubleshooting at Aligned Data Centers in Sterling, Virginia, under the direction of the Facility Manager. The role includes general building repairs, patching and painting, and potentially assisting with the installation, repair, and maintenance of critical and non-critical mechanical and electrical machinery inside and outside the building. The technician assists with maintenance across multiple mechanical areas, monitors and tracks preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance through electronic work-order systems, and inspects the building, grounds, lighting, and equipment for safe and well-maintained conditions. The position requires 40 hours of work per week, with occasional overtime and weekend work as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- 2–5 years of working experience.
- Computer skills, including MS Office.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week plus occasional overtime.
- Working knowledge of electrical and/or mechanical critical facilities systems is a plus.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of electrical and/or mechanical critical facilities systems.
Responsibilities
- Under supervision, assist with maintenance of HVAC components, plumbing, generators, fire detection and suppression, life-safety systems, temperature controls, building management systems, and digital systems such as fire alarms, duress systems, card access, and CCTV.
- Maintain and monitor electronic work-order ticketing systems to perform and track preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance across the data center campus.
- Inspect buildings, lighting systems, grounds, and equipment for safe, well-maintained conditions, hazards, defects, and repair or adjustment needs.
- Perform minor electrical troubleshooting and repairs, including replacing light bulbs, ballasts, and fuses, depending on experience.
- Identify and perform basic service and repair 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 scheduled shifts.
- Maintain an inventory of tools, supplies, and equipment, and recommend items for purchase.
- Assist with moving, loading, unloading, and storing supplies, furniture, and equipment.
- Perform general building repairs, patching, and painting, and potentially assist with installation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical or electrical machinery.
- Adjust work hours or scheduled days when required, including occasional overtime and weekend work.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Health Savings Account with employer contribution for eligible participants.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care.
- 401(k) plan with company match; the posting also describes the match as generous with immediate vesting.
- 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/Gympass gym membership, and other wellness initiatives.
- Bonus opportunities.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Competitive time-off plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
