Critical Facilities Technician

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Critical Facilities Technician responsible for maintaining cooling and mechanical systems in data centers. Conducting maintenance, troubleshooting, and client interactions to achieve high reliability standards.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeLithia Springs • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $0 - $32 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensuring that all cooling, mechanical, and supporting infrastructure operates at peak efficiency to maintain strict thermal conditions for mission-critical IT equipment.
Conducting planned preventative maintenance
Performing daily corrective work
Troubleshooting in-row cooling systems
Responding to emergent environmental or mechanical issues
Interacting with Data Center Operators (DCOs), clients, and vendors while supporting a reliability standard exceeding 99.999% uptime
Traveling up to 50% for remote site projects
Performing L2 – L5 commissioning checklists as deliverables to the customer
Developing creative approaches to keep operational costs to a minimum
Testing performance of electromechanical assemblies and electronic multimeters
Reading blueprints, schematics, diagrams or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of processes
Inspecting equipment for defects, leaks, and potential issues
Installing electrical/mechanical parts and hardware in housings/assemblies with hand tools
Aligning, fitting or assembling component parts using hand/power tools
Providing feedback on the effectiveness of existing standards and processes
Working with contractors and consultants to review quality assurance for all system expansions, corrections, and upgrades
Collaborating on tracking and completing aggressive preventive and predictive maintenance programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma and minimum of 1 year HVAC or similar experience
Ability to understand diagrams and schematics for the mechanical and electrical functions of data center systems
Ability to process Hands/Eye requests as required (i.e. torque wrenches and hand tools, wiring terminal blocks, powered tools)
Mechanical aptitude for installing, maintaining, and/or troubleshooting large commercial and industrial systems
Ability to lift 50lbs or greater
Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70 E, NFPA 72, NFPA 25, and building codes (preferred)
Ability to understand and troubleshoot low voltage control wiring and wiring diagrams (preferred)
Current knowledge of industrial safety practices (preferred)
Excellent written and oral communication skills (preferred)
Microsoft 365 proficiency (preferred)
Basic customer service principles (preferred)
Job Hazard Assessment Mitigation Awareness (preferred)
Hand Protection, Hearing Protection, Head Protection, Eye Protection, Fall Protection/Ladder Safety, Electrical Safety (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Enjoy 8 company-paid holidays
2 floating holidays
PTO
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including Medical, Dental, and Vision that you can enroll in starting on Day 1.
Peace of Mind: The Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees.
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
Extra Protection & Perks: Through discounted group programs, such as legal services, home & auto insurance, pet insurance, and ID theft protection.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Mechanical AptitudeInstalling Electrical/Mechanical PartsTesting Performance of Electromechanical AssembliesReading Blueprints and DiagramsCorrective Work PerformanceCommissioning ChecklistsEnvironmental Issue ResponseOperational Cost ManagementLifting 50lbs or GreaterLow Voltage Control Wiring Troubleshooting

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Oral CommunicationBasic Customer Service Principles

Certifications

Job Hazard Assessment Mitigation Awareness