Lead Facilities Technician - Data Center

JLL • Odessa, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Facilities Technician, Data Center is responsible for delivering best-practice systems and resolving issues involving data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure, including UPS, medium-voltage electrical systems, generators, and cooling systems. The role maintains, monitors, and performs preventive maintenance on building systems to support continuous operation and 100% uptime. This includes fire and life safety systems; HVAC, chillers, CRAC and CRAH units, plumbing and controls; emergency electrical systems and power distribution equipment; and hot water systems.

The technician monitors and adjusts refrigeration, chilled water, air conditioning, boilers, ventilation, water heaters, pumps, valves, piping, filters, and other mechanical and electrical equipment. The role requires recording readings, analyzing system performance, diagnosing malfunctions, and taking corrective action. The technician also follows hazardous-material handling and disposal policies, maintains a clean and safe workplace, learns the site to manage incidents that put critical systems at risk, handles work orders and tickets, and follows emergency escalation procedures. Additional duties may be assigned as required.

This is an on-site position in Odessa, Texas. The role requires schedule flexibility, holiday work, and the ability to respond to site emergencies. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience working in a data center or critical facility.
• Experience with building systems, including UPS systems, emergency generators, and switchgear.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, Google Suite, and CMMS.
• Ability to work different schedules, work holidays, and respond to site emergencies.
• Frequent walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting, stooping, and working or reaching overhead.
• Ability to walk through large, campus-like settings; lift at least 50 pounds; climb stairs and navigate rooftops; and use ladders up to 30 feet while working at heights.
• Ability to climb a ladder with a 300-pound weight limit.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Corrigo experience.
• Universal EPA 608 certification.
• NFPA 70E training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, monitor, and perform preventive maintenance on building systems to support continuous operation and 100% uptime.
• Maintain and monitor fire and life safety systems; HVAC, chillers, CRAC and CRAH units, plumbing and controls; and electrical systems including lighting, UPS, ATS, STS, PDUs, generators, primary switchgear, power distribution, and transformers.
• Monitor, adjust, and maintain refrigeration, chilled water, air conditioning equipment, boilers, ventilation and water heaters, pumps, valves, piping, filters, and other mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Record equipment readings and make adjustments as needed to ensure proper operation.
• Analyze system operation, determine the causes of problems or malfunctions, and take corrective action.
• Comply with departmental policies for the safe storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace.
• Learn and understand the data center site to manage incidents and events that put critical systems at risk.
• Manage work orders, including CMMS, vendor management, and customer-facing tickets.
• Understand and comply with emergency escalation procedures.
• Perform additional job duties as required.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care.
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.
• Supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package prioritizing mental, physical, and emotional health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed