Critical Facilities Technician

About the role

TEKsystems is hiring multiple Critical Facilities Technicians directly for a client in Hillsboro, OR. This is a permanent position based out of Hillsboro, OR. Under the direction of the Facility Manager, the role requires extensive hands‑on analysis, maintenance, and troubleshooting of 24×7 facility operations within the client’s data centers. Work includes installation, repair, and maintenance of critical and non‑critical mechanical and/or electrical machinery and controls located inside and outside the building.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, monitors, and performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on critical and non‑critical equipment.
• Mechanical areas include operation and maintenance of multiple components within the HVAC system, plumbing installation/maintenance, generator operations, fire detection and suppression, life safety, temperature control systems, building management systems, and digital systems (including fire alarm, duress, card access, CCTV).
• Electrical responsibilities include planning, implementing, coordinating, and supervising all electrical operations, maintenance, and energy‑management programs for a critical facilities environment.
• Ensures conformance with all change‑control development, approvals, and execution.
• Handles scheduling, development, and quality assurance for all preventive, contracted, and general maintenance.
• Performs all work in strict accordance with governing MOP/SOP/ERP procedures and maintenance work instructions.
• Operates and monitors critical and non‑critical system equipment and components.
• Oversees work efforts (including third‑party contractors) for safe and compliant operation, maintenance (corrective and preventive), and modification of critical equipment.
• Disables and enables fire alarm control panels and systems.
• Receives and executes work orders for preventive and corrective maintenance on critical systems and building physical structure.
• Consults with the Facility Manager or Lead CFT to order necessary materials to complete maintenance and perform work.
• Finalizes work orders by completing necessary documentation in the computerized maintenance management system.
• Responds immediately to emergency situations (fire, evacuation, equipment failure, etc.) and customer concerns.
• Monitors building operations and tours properties periodically during scheduled shift.
• Understands the engineering design and operational aspect of all electrical systems.
• Evaluates, assigns, and monitors the safe work responsibilities and safety‑procedure capabilities of employees and contractors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and minimum 3–5 years’ experience in electrical or mechanical critical facilities support; or 7+ years’ experience as an HVAC or mechanical/electrical technician.
• Electrical/Mechanical certifications preferred.
• Able to work overtime and longer shifts (12‑hour shifts).
• Shifts may require work during days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for employee and dependents)
• Short‑ and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Pay

The pay range for this position is $35.00 per hour; individual compensation within this range depends on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other job‑related factors.

Schedule

• Able to work overtime and longer shifts (12‑hour shifts).
• Shifts may require work during days, nights, weekends, and holidays.