Manager, Mission Critical HVAC / Mechanical Services Technician

Upchurch • Jackson, MS

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About The Position

The Manager, Mission Critical HVAC / Mechanical Services Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and servicing mechanical and HVAC systems that directly support data center uptime and reliability. Unlike traditional comfort-cooling roles, this position operates in high-availability environments where procedural compliance, redundancy awareness, and precision execution are mandatory.
Technicians perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PM), corrective maintenance (CM), and emergency response activities on mission-critical cooling based on SLAs of 2-8 hours and mechanical systems while adhering to strict Method of Procedure (MOP), safety, and change-management standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical/vocational training preferred
• EPA Section 608 Certification (Universal or applicable type)
• Ability to read:
• P&IDs
• Mechanical schedules
• OEM documentation
• MOPs and SOPs
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work in live critical environments

Nice To Haves

• CRAH / CRAC experience
• Chilled water plant exposure
• BAS/BMS familiarity
• OEM certifications
• OSHA 10 / 30
• Experience in data centers, hospitals, or industrial facilities

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on data center mechanical systems, including but not limited to:
• CRAH / CRAC units
• Chilled water systems
• Pumps, valves, strainers, and heat exchangers
• Cooling towers, adiabatic systems, and fluid loops
• DX, split, and supplemental cooling systems
• Execute work through our field management system using approved MOPs, SOPs, and change-management processes.
• Maintain system redundancy and awareness of upstream/downstream impacts.
• Respond to alarms, degraded performance, and emergency service calls per SLA.
• Document all work, readings, inspections, and system conditions accurately.
• Follow strict safety protocols (LOTO, PPE, site rules, confined space, etc.).
• Participate in on-call rotations and scheduled maintenance windows.
• Complete required overall company and data center specific training via Upchurch University LMS DC|MC program.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Opportunities for professional development and certification assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees