Critical Facilities Technician
About The Position
Aligned Data Centers is seeking a Critical Facilities Technician in Chandler, Arizona. Under the direction of the Facility Manager, this hands-on role supports 24x7 data center operations by analyzing, maintaining, and troubleshooting critical and non-critical facility systems. Work includes installation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical and/or electrical machinery and controls located inside and outside the building. The technician operates and monitors facility systems, performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, and helps ensure safe, compliant, and reliable operations. The position may require overtime, longer 12-hour shifts, and day, night, weekend, or holiday work.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- At least 3–5 years of experience in electrical or mechanical critical facilities support, or 7 or more years of experience as an HVAC or mechanical/electrical technician.
- Computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Ability to work overtime and longer shifts of 12 hours.
- Availability for shifts that may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- Electrical or mechanical certifications.
Responsibilities
- Maintain, monitor, and perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on critical and non-critical equipment.
- Operate and maintain HVAC components, plumbing, generators, fire detection and suppression systems, life-safety systems, temperature controls, building management systems, and digital systems such as fire alarms, duress systems, card access, and CCTV.
- Plan, implement, coordinate, and supervise electrical operations, maintenance, and energy management programs in a critical facilities environment.
- Ensure conformance with change-control development, approvals, and execution.
- Schedule, develop, and provide quality assurance for preventive, contracted, and general maintenance.
- Perform work according to MOP/SOP/ERP procedures and maintenance work instructions.
- Operate and monitor critical and non-critical systems and components; oversee employees and third-party contractors performing safe and compliant maintenance or modifications.
- Disable and enable fire alarm control panels and systems.
- Receive and execute preventive and corrective maintenance work orders for critical systems, electrical systems, and building structure; consult with the Facility Manager, Lead CFT, supervisors, or staff about materials needed; and complete work-order documentation in the computerized maintenance management system.
- Respond immediately to emergencies, including fires, evacuations, equipment failures, and customer concerns.
- Monitor building operations and periodically tour properties during scheduled shifts.
- Understand the engineering design and operational aspects of electrical systems.
- Evaluate, assign, and monitor the safe-work responsibilities and safety-procedure capabilities of employees and contractors.
- Develop, communicate, and improve processes to support continuous improvement and innovation.
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 description also notes immediate vesting for its 401(k) match.
- 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
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
