Critical Facility Engineer I

Salute

Critical Facilities Engineer I providing data center white space support for IT infrastructure and maintenance. Ensuring reliability and monitoring conditions while collaborating with internal and external teams.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeAfton • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $35 - $40 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions in facilities systems
Complete planned and ad-hoc preventive maintenance work assignments requiring the skill and direction of several engineering, mechanical, and maintenance trades.
Conduct periodic inspections of building systems, i.e., HVAC, electrical distribution, maintain mechanical equipment rooms to ensure clean and safe conditions
Rapid response, investigation, and management of indoor emergency situations and air quality complaints
Have a complete working knowledge of creating, closing, and tracking "work requests" (WR). Initiate or respond to work orders, follow-up and verify completion of work.
Monitor performance/note deficiencies of service contractors and recommend changes as necessary
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
Supports the delivery of data center services including colocation, telecommunications services, and deployment of additional services to customers and internal business systems.
Acts as an operational contact for data center customers, vendors, and carriers as it relates to colocation, connectivity, and network products and services.
Carries out tasks under the direction of the Network/Engineering Infrastructure Manager and IT Manager necessary to support internal networks, IT infrastructure, computers, electronics, and telephone systems.
Conducts activities inside IT and telecommunications rooms or cabinets such as the installation of IT and network hardware, making or running patch cables, and verifying or testing cable paths.
Coordinates and oversees access to and work within the facility with third-party contractors, vendors, and carriers related to structured cabling installation, circuit delivery and equipment installations in IT and telecommunications rooms and customer space.
Supports offsite points-of-presence at remote locations and aids in operations, administration, and maintenance of infrastructure, network equipment, and tasks related to the delivery and support of network services.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 0-2 years of directly related experience in the operation, installation, and maintenance of data center critical equipment, building systems with in-depth technical understanding and knowledge of all HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and control systems
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and two+ years’ experience in electrical systems, refrigeration and/or HVAC. Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of the electrical and mechanical systems used in a data center environment, including Feeders, Transformers, Generators, Switchgear, UPS systems, ATS/STS units, PDU/PMM units, Chillers, Air handling units, and CRAC units
Good observation skills and problem-solving ability.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Enjoy 8 company-paid holidays
2 floating holidays
PTO so you can rest, celebrate, and take care of what matters most
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including Medical, Dental, and Vision that you can enroll in starting on Day 1
Coverage begins the first of the month following 30-days of employment
The Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees, even if you do not participate in the benefits package
Enjoy our employer-supported 401(K) with immediate 100% vesting, plus a 3% employer match and a 50% match on the next 2%
Access to HSA, mental health resources, and gym discounts – because your health matters
Extra Protection & Perks: Through discounted group programs, such as legal services, home & auto insurance, pet insurance, and ID theft protection for life’s unexpected moments

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Hard Skills & Tools

HVACelectrical systemsplumbingfire/life safety systemscontrol systemsFeedersTransformersGeneratorsSwitchgearUPS systems

Soft Skills

observation skillsproblem-solving ability

Certifications

high school diplomaGED