Critical Facilities Technician

Aligned Data Centers

6d•$35 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Aligned Data Centers is seeking a Critical Facilities Technician in Sandusky, Ohio. Under the direction of the Facility Manager, the technician performs hands-on analysis, maintenance, and troubleshooting for 24x7 facility operations. The work includes installation, repair, and maintenance of critical and non-critical mechanical and/or electrical machinery and controls located inside and outside the building. The role maintains and monitors facility systems, completes preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, and helps ensure safe, compliant operation of equipment and building systems. The technician follows established procedures and work instructions, responds to emergencies and customer concerns, monitors building operations, and documents work in the computerized maintenance management system. The position requires a high school diploma and qualifying experience in critical facilities support or as an HVAC or mechanical/electrical technician. Electrical or mechanical certifications are preferred. The role may require overtime, longer 12-hour shifts, and work on days, nights, weekends, or holidays. The hourly pay range is $35.00–$45.00.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Either a minimum of 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 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 in a critical facilities environment.
Ensure compliance with change-control development, approvals, and execution.
Schedule, develop, and perform quality assurance for preventive, contracted, and general maintenance.
Perform work in accordance with governing MOP, SOP, and ERP procedures and maintenance work instructions.
Operate and monitor critical and non-critical system equipment and components; oversee employees and contractors performing safe and compliant equipment operation, maintenance, and modification.
Disable and enable fire alarm control panels and systems.
Receive and execute preventive and corrective maintenance work orders for critical systems, electrical systems, and the building structure; consult with the Facility Manager, Lead CFT, supervisors, or staff to obtain necessary materials.
Complete required work-order documentation in the computerized maintenance management system.
Respond immediately to emergencies, including fire, evacuation, equipment failure, 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 states that the match has 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 Wellhub gym membership.
Other wellness initiatives.
Bonus opportunities.
Professional development opportunities.