Critical Facility Technician

Dataone • Vineland, NJ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Data Center Facility Operations Engineer ensures optimal performance of the building infrastructure by maintaining and troubleshooting critical systems including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. This role supports uninterrupted operation of mission-critical equipment in high-availability environments, responding swiftly to incidents, and conducting preventative maintenance safely and efficiently. This position involves both hands-on work and coordination with internal stakeholders, vendors, and automation platforms.
This is a physically hands-on technician role. The successful candidate will be actively involved in the day-to-day maintenance and operation of critical facility systems while working with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC equipment. There is significant opportunity for career growth and advancement within DataOne for individuals who demonstrate strong technical aptitude and performance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–4 years in facility maintenance, preferably in data centers, hospitals, or manufacturing.
• Hands-on troubleshooting skills.
• Vendor coordination skills.
• Change management support skills.
• Ability to read schematics and technical diagrams.
• Willingness to perform physically demanding maintenance tasks in a mission-critical environment.

Nice To Haves

• Technical training or trade certification (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, or mechanical).
• Journeyman or Master License in Electrical or Mechanical.
• EPA Universal (for HVAC).
• Electrical Journeyman license.
• OSHA 10/30.
• NFPA-70E.
• Trade certifications (plumbing or mechanical).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot critical systems including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.
• Support uninterrupted operation of mission-critical equipment in high-availability environments.
• Respond swiftly to incidents and conduct preventative maintenance safely and efficiently.
• Perform hands-on maintenance tasks including changing air filters, cleaning pump strainers, replacing pumps or pump shaft seals, replacing condenser fan motors, and replenishing salt in water softeners.
• Perform general facility cleaning and housekeeping as needed to maintain a safe, organized, and efficient operating environment.
• Execute and optimize PM programs using CMMS tools.
• Analyze performance trends for early detection of degradation or failure.
• Interface with OEMs and vendors for calibration, diagnostics, and part replacements.
• Lead diagnostics during infrastructure faults and complete root cause analysis reports.
• Escalate issues as needed and support incident resolution within SLA parameters.
• Document all technical findings, repair actions, and risk mitigation steps.
• Ensure operations adhere to local code, internal policy, and manufacturer specifications.
• Escort vendors, review scope of work, and verify completion.
• Participate in audits, fire/life safety inspections, and sustainability reporting.
• Identify and address safety hazards.
• Standardize procedures and practice emergency response plans.
• Support commissioning and integrated systems testing.

Benefits

• Factory training for major OEM systems: Square D, Schneider, Liebert/Vertiv, Trane, Carrier.
• CMMS and ticketing system platforms training.
• Safety systems training: confined space entry, arc flash protection, lockout/tagout protocols.
• Electrical/mechanical cross-training and simulation-based drills for incident response.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED