Lead Critical Facilities Technician - Data Center

Wesco•Alpharetta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Critical Facilities Technician leads the operation and maintenance of mission-critical infrastructure in a data center. The role oversees building systems—including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, power, and life safety systems—to support reliable performance and uptime. Duties include preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance; equipment inspection and troubleshooting; vendor and contractor coordination; and support for 24/7 on-call operations. The position also contributes to operational procedures, safety compliance, documentation, and long-term infrastructure planning.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent.
At least 3 years of experience as a Critical Facilities/Maintenance Technician in a data center, mission-critical environment, or other relevant setting.
Knowledge of mechanical or electrical systems.
Ability to work in a physically strenuous environment, including lifting up to 50 pounds, bending or stooping, and repeatedly walking long distances.
Ability to use hand tools.

Nice To Haves

Technical certification or license in a mechanical, HVAC, or electrical field; military training experience; or another related qualification.
Knowledge of construction/project planning, building controls, fire systems, and security systems.
Knowledge of building automation systems.
Knowledge of CMMS, ticketing, and work-order systems.
Technical proficiency in planning and scheduling, with strong organizational skills.
Strong communication skills and ability to lead coordination meetings and facilitate progress toward scheduled goals.
Ability to work cooperatively with internal administration groups and negotiate effectively with customers and contractors.
Proficiency with MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Project.
Knowledge of AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

Assist with operating, inspecting, maintaining, and monitoring mission-critical equipment and building systems in the data center.
Lead preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities for electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, power, and life safety systems.
Perform routine inspections, scheduled maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of facility equipment and systems.
Assist with equipment testing and preventive maintenance, including filter changes, generator testing, and UPS/ATS/STS transfer operations.
Monitor building systems and report equipment issues, discrepancies, trends, and abnormal conditions to facility management and operations teams.
Coordinate vendors and subcontractors supporting maintenance activities, equipment installations, and service delivery.
Assist with maintenance schedules, critical spare-parts inventory, and facility documentation.
Support change control, safety compliance, work rules, and standard operating procedures.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection reports, and operational documentation in company systems.
Support data center uptime, reliability, and operational-efficiency initiatives.
Provide on-call support and respond to facility emergencies in a 24/7 operational environment.