Lead Critical Facilities Technician

Aligned Data Centers

1d•$48 - $54

About The Position

Aligned Data Centers is seeking a Lead Critical Facilities Technician to support 24x7 facility operations. Under the direction of the Facility Manager, the role performs hands-on analysis, maintenance, and troubleshooting of critical and non-critical facility systems. Work includes installation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical and/or electrical machinery and controls located inside and outside the building. The technician operates and monitors facility equipment, supports safe and compliant maintenance and modifications, and coordinates work with employees and third-party contractors. The role responds to emergencies and customer concerns, monitors building operations, and documents work in the computerized maintenance management system. The position may involve day or night shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and longer shifts of up to 12 hours.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 3–5 years of experience in electrical or mechanical critical facilities support, or 7+ 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 to work day, night, weekend, or holiday shifts as required.

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 compliance with change-control development, approval, and execution processes.
Schedule, develop, and provide quality assurance for preventive, contracted, and general maintenance.
Perform work in accordance with governing MOP/SOP/ERP procedures and maintenance work instructions.
Operate and monitor critical and non-critical system equipment and components; oversee employee and contractor work for safe, compliant operation, maintenance, and modification of critical equipment.
Disable and enable fire alarm control panels and systems.
Receive and complete preventive and corrective maintenance work orders for critical systems, electrical systems, and building structures; consult with supervisors or the Facility Manager as appropriate to obtain necessary materials; document completed work in the computerized maintenance management system.
Respond immediately to emergencies such as fire, evacuation, or equipment failure, and to customer concerns.
Monitor building operations and periodically tour properties during the scheduled shift.
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 a generous match with immediate vesting.
Paid time off and holiday pay.
Short-term disability, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance with medical election.
Optional voluntary life, critical illness, legal, and additional disability coverage.
Employee assistance program and wellness initiatives.
Wellhub/Gympass gym membership.
Quarterly bonuses and other bonus opportunities.
Professional development opportunities.