Critical Facility Lead Technician HVAC

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on HVAC systems, including CRAH/CRAC units, AHUs, fan systems, pumps, chillers at a support level, VFDs, humidification systems, and associated mechanical equipment.
• Lead troubleshooting for complex HVAC, airflow, humidity, and thermal issues impacting data halls and support spaces.
• Monitor system performance, BAS/BMS alarms, trends, and environmental conditions to ensure thermal stability and system efficiency.
• Support seasonal changeovers, load transitions, operational adjustments, and system optimization initiatives.
• Execute all work in accordance with approved SOPs, MOPs, EOPs, safety requirements, and change-control processes.
• Serve as a technical escalation point for HVAC issues and provide guidance to junior technicians.
• Coordinate closely with Controls and Chiller teams to verify sequences of operation, setpoints, alarms, and system integration.
• Inspect mechanical systems, identify deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions, repairs, or capital improvements.
• Escort and oversee third-party contractors, OEMs, and vendors, ensuring compliance with site safety and operational requirements.
• Accurately document all work performed, deficiencies identified, corrective actions, and recommendations in the CMMS.
• Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, post-incident review, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of HVAC experience, preferably in mission-critical, data center, industrial, or large commercial environments.
• Strong working knowledge of commercial HVAC systems, chilled water systems, airflow management, humidity control, VFDs, pumps, and BAS/BMS interfaces.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, sequences of operation, and technical documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and control-related HVAC issues.
• Experience working under SOPs, MOPs, EOPs, change control, and zero-impact work practices preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, documentation, and shift handoff skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or trade school preferred.
• PREFERRED: EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification, OEM HVAC or CRAC/CRAH training, OSHA 10 or OSHA 30, Data center or mission-critical operations training, BAS/BMS or controls training.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, kneel, bend, and work in mechanical spaces for extended periods.
• Ability to work at heights and in varying environmental conditions.

Work Environment

• Mission-critical data center setting requiring strict adherence to procedures, safety, documentation, and attention to detail.
• Day shift, Monday-Friday; limited after-hours or emergency support may be required.

Benefits

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Team Member Benefits | Front Line Team Members | (Programa de Beneficios de ABM).

Pay

The pay listed is the hourly range or the hourly rate for this position. A specific offer will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.