Facilities Technician

Does the thought of joining one of the fastest-growing, privately held data center companies sound exciting to you? Do you enjoy collaborating with team members to drive and operate some of the industry’s leading and most innovative infrastructure solutions? At Aligned Data Centers, we celebrate success across our platform and the teams that drive it. Our culture is founded in passion, engineered from innovation, and driven by the pursuit of operational excellence. We are dedicated to driving positive change through continuous data center innovation, diversity and inclusion, and corporate sustainability.

About the role

Under the direction of the Facility Manager, this position requires extensive hands-on analysis, maintenance, and troubleshooting of our 24x7 facility operations. Work includes installation, repair, and maintenance of critical and non-critical mechanical and/or electrical machinery and controls located in the interior and exterior of the building.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, monitors, and performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on critical and non-critical equipment.
• Mechanical areas: operation and maintenance of HVAC systems, plumbing, generators, fire detection and suppression, life safety, temperature control systems, building management systems, and digital systems (fire alarm, duress, card access, CCTV).
• Electrical responsibilities: plan, implement, coordinate, and supervise electrical operations, maintenance, and energy management programs for a critical facilities environment.
• Ensure conformance with all Change control development, approvals, and execution.
• Schedule, develop, and ensure quality assurance for all preventive maintenance, contracted maintenance, and general maintenance.
• Perform all work in strict accordance with governing MOP/SOP/ERP procedures and maintenance work instructions.
• Operate and monitor critical and non-critical system equipment and components.
• Oversee work efforts (including 3rd party contractors) for safe and compliant operation, maintenance (corrective and preventive), and modification of critical equipment.
• Disable and enable fire alarm control panels and systems.
• Receive and execute work orders for preventative and corrective maintenance on critical systems and building physical structure.
• Consult with Facility Manager or Lead CFT to order necessary materials to complete all maintenance and perform necessary work.
• Finalize work orders by completing necessary documentation in the computerized maintenance management system.
• Respond immediately to emergency situations (fire, evacuation, equipment failure, etc.) and customer concerns.
• Monitor building operations and tour properties periodically during scheduled shift.
• Understand the engineering design and operational aspect of all electrical systems.
• Evaluate, assign, and monitor the safe work responsibilities and safety procedures capabilities of employees and contractors.
• Respond quickly to emergency situations, develop and communicate improvements to ADC’s processes to ensure continuous improvement and innovation.

Requirements

• High school diploma and minimum 1-3 years’ experience in electrical or mechanical critical facilities support.
• Electrical/Mechanical certifications preferred.
• Able to work overtime and longer shifts (12 hours).
• Shifts may require work day/night/weekend/holiday.
• Computer skills required: MS Office.

Pay

Hourly Pay Range: $30.00–$38.00/hr, plus quarterly bonuses.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts: HSA with employer contribution for eligible participants. FSAs offered for health and dependent care.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time Off: Competitive time off plan and holiday pay.
• Company-Sponsored Insurance: Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability (with medical election).
• Optional Benefits: Voluntary life, critical illness, legal, and additional disability coverage.
• Wellness Programs: Employee assistance program (EAP), Wellhub gym membership, and other wellness initiatives.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and career advancement.