Mission Critical HVAC / Mechanical Services Technician
About The Position
The 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
