Lead Facilities Technician - Data Center

JLL • Odessa, TX

8d • 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. The technician monitors and adjusts equipment, records readings, analyzes system performance, identifies malfunctions, and takes corrective action. The position also involves learning the site to manage incidents that could put critical systems at risk, managing work orders and vendor/customer tickets, following emergency escalation procedures, and complying with safe handling and disposal practices for hazardous materials while maintaining a clean and safe workplace.

This is an on-site position in Odessa, Texas. It requires frequent physical activity, work at heights, the ability to lift at least 50 pounds, schedule flexibility, holiday work, and responding to site emergencies. The position does not provide visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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 MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Google Suite, and CMMS.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders up to 30 feet and work from heights, including climbing a ladder with a 300-pound weight limit.
• Ability to work different schedules and holidays and respond to site emergencies.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship; visa sponsorship is not provided.

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.
• Monitor, adjust, and maintain fire/life safety, HVAC, chillers, CRAC and CRAH units, plumbing, controls, refrigeration, chilled-water and air-conditioning equipment, boilers, ventilating and water-heating equipment, pumps, valves, piping, filters, and electrical systems.
• Maintain emergency backup and electrical systems, including lighting, UPS, ATS, STS, PDU, generators, primary switchgear, power distribution, and transformers.
• Record equipment readings and make adjustments as necessary to ensure proper operation.
• Analyze system operation, determine causes of problems or malfunctions, and take corrective action.
• Comply with departmental policies for safe storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials, and maintain a clean and safe workplace.
• Learn the data center site and 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.
• Walk large, campus-like settings; lift at least 50 pounds; climb stairs and access rooftops; use ladders up to 30 feet and work at heights.
• Work different schedules and holidays, and respond to site emergencies.

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