Critical Facility Technician 1 - Richmond, VA

M.C. Dean, Inc•Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The Critical Environments Technician monitors equipment operations and conditions within a critical facility and conducts routine site inspections. The technician responds to and mitigates equipment faults to minimize system downtime. Working as part of a team, the technician sets, levels, and coordinates power-on testing of new racks within the facility. The role also includes maintaining safety compliance, documenting maintenance activity, training for emergency response, and completing risk assessments before maintenance work.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience in data center or technical facilities, with a high school diploma or GED.
Successfully complete an enhanced background screening process before hire.
Strong troubleshooting background.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs and ability to use CMMS systems.
Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds regularly.
Ability to relocate a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.
Ability to work at heights up to 60 feet and climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and ladders.
Ability to walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, and reach overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
Good vision, which may be corrected, ability to see color, and ability to hear and communicate in English.
Ability to use a standard ladder without exceeding its weight limit while carrying tools.
Ability to recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong.
Ability to apply general rules to specific problems and produce sensible answers.
Ability to combine information to form general rules or conclusions, including identifying relationships among seemingly unrelated events.
Ability to see details at close range.
Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Nice To Haves

HVAC or electrical background with a Journeyman credential, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Follow all local and industry safety standards and regulations.
Attend daily maintenance meetings to discuss operations.
Administratively update Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
Power, bond, level, move, and inspect data hall rack equipment.
Perform routine inspections of specified equipment to verify system integrity.
Respond to incidents or instrument failures to prevent or minimize system outages.
Perform monthly EOP drills to train for emergency responses.
Complete required safety and equipment training, certifications, and licensing.
Complete risk assessments before performing maintenance evolutions.