Critical Facilities Technician

Aligned Data Centers

6d•$35 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The Critical Facilities Technician supports 24x7 data center facility operations under the direction of the Facility Manager. The role involves hands-on analysis, maintenance, and troubleshooting, including installation, repair, and maintenance of critical and non-critical mechanical and/or electrical machinery and controls located inside and outside the building. The technician maintains, monitors, and services mechanical systems, electrical systems, building controls, life-safety systems, and other facility equipment. The role also oversees contractors and work activities to support safe, compliant operations; follows governing maintenance and emergency procedures; completes work orders and documentation; and responds to emergencies and customer concerns. Shifts may include days, nights, weekends, or holidays, and may involve 12-hour shifts and overtime.

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 MS Office.
Ability to work overtime and longer shifts, including 12-hour shifts.
Shifts may require work during the day, at night, on weekends, or on 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 and support preventive maintenance, contracted maintenance, and general maintenance, including development and quality assurance.
Perform work in accordance with governing MOP/SOP/ERP procedures and maintenance work instructions.
Operate and monitor critical and non-critical systems and components; oversee contractors and other work efforts for safe and compliant operation, maintenance, and modification of critical equipment.
Disable and enable fire alarm control panels and systems as needed.
Receive and execute preventive and corrective maintenance work orders for critical systems, electrical systems, and the building structure; coordinate necessary materials with the Facility Manager, Lead CFT, supervisors, or staff; and complete required work-order documentation in the computerized maintenance management system.
Respond immediately to emergencies, including fires, evacuations, and equipment failures, and address customer concerns.
Monitor building operations and tour properties periodically during scheduled shifts.
Understand the engineering design and operational aspects of electrical systems.
Evaluate, assign, and monitor the safe-work responsibilities and safety procedures 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 a generous match 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 and wellness initiatives.
Wellhub/Gympass gym membership.
Bonus opportunities.
Professional development opportunities.