Critical Facilities Technician
About The Position
Aligned Data Centers is seeking a Critical Facilities Technician in Lubbock, Texas. Under the direction of the Facility Manager, the role performs hands-on analysis, maintenance, and troubleshooting for 24x7 facility operations. Work includes installing, repairing, and maintaining critical and non-critical mechanical and/or electrical machinery and controls located inside and outside the building. The technician supports the safe and compliant operation of facility systems, performs scheduled and corrective maintenance, responds to emergencies and customer concerns, and documents completed work in the computerized maintenance management system. The role may involve day, night, weekend, or holiday shifts and overtime or longer shifts of 12 hours.
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, or 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-control systems, 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 for a critical-facilities environment; ensure change-control procedures are followed.
- Schedule, develop, and quality-assure preventive, contracted, and general maintenance.
- Perform work in accordance with governing MOP, SOP, ERP procedures, and maintenance work instructions.
- Operate and monitor system equipment and components; oversee employees and third-party contractors performing maintenance or modifications, ensuring safe and compliant work.
- Disable and enable fire-alarm control panels and systems as required.
- Receive and execute preventive and corrective maintenance work orders for critical systems, electrical systems, and building structures; consult with the Facility Manager, Lead CFT, supervisors, or staff about materials needed; complete required work-order documentation.
- Respond immediately to emergencies such as fires, evacuations, and equipment failures, as well as 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 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.
- Optional voluntary life, critical illness, legal, and additional disability coverage.
- Employee assistance program and wellness initiatives.
- Gym membership through Gympass/Wellhub.
- Bonus opportunities.
- Professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
