Critical Facilities Maintenance Technician

Aligned Data Centers; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Gympass membership

Generous time off

Job summary

Aligned Data Centers in Elk Grove Village, IL, is seeking a hands-on Facilities Maintenance Technician to support our data center environments. Under supervision, you’ll assist with mechanical and electrical systems, perform routine repairs, and help ensure uptime of critical infrastructure.

The role emphasizes safety, preventive maintenance, and collaboration with a skilled team to keep our facilities at peak performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 2–5 years of relevant hands-on maintenance experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of electrical and/or mechanical critical facilities systems a plus.
• Able to work 40 hours plus occasional overtime.
• Computer skills required: MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair multiple mechanical areas including HVAC components, plumbing, generator operations, fire detection and life safety systems.
• Inspect buildings, lighting, grounds, and equipment to ensure safe, well-maintained conditions.
• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting and repairs as needed.
• Maintain inventory of tools, supplies and equipment; assist with material handling.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical knowledge

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

HVAC systems

Electrical testing

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

At Aligned Data Centers, not only do we celebrate success across our platform, we celebrate the very teams that drive and support that success! Our culture is founded in passion, engineered from innovation, and driven by the pursuit of operational excellence. We are a company dedicated to driving positive change in the industry through continuous data center innovation, diversity and inclusion, and corporate sustainability.

We realize not only is providing a comprehensive benefits package important, but we also provide a generous 401k match with immediate vesting, free membership to Gympass which provides our employees a rich health and wellness benefit and competitive time off plan. Giving back and having fun is important to our team whether it be serving our communities or employee and customer events. Our Aligned DNA is what makes us unique and successful!

Under the direction of the Facility Manager, this position requires hands‑on experience in general facility maintenance and troubleshooting techniques. Work may include general building repairs, patching/painting of various surfaces, as well the potential to assist with installation, repair, and maintenance of critical and non‑critical mechanical and/or electrical machinery located in the interior and exterior of the building. 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?

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (to Include, But Not Limited To)

• Under supervision, assist with maintenance of multiple mechanical areas including 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).
• Maintain and monitor electronic work‑order ticketing system(s) to perform and track all preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance within the Data Center campus.
• Inspect buildings, lighting systems, grounds, and equipment to ensure safe, well‑maintained conditions, and identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair.
• May perform minor electrical troubleshooting and repairs; replace light bulbs, ballasts and fuses (depending on experience).
• Identify and perform basic service and repair on plumbing fixtures; open clogged lines and drains.
• Operate a variety of machinery, equipment and tools including saws, router, drills, sanders, planers, drill presses and various hand tools.
• Monitor building conditions and tour property periodically during scheduled shift.
• Maintain inventory of tools, supplies, and equipment; recommend tools, supplies, and equipment for purchase.
• Assist with moving, loading, unloading and storage of supplies as well as furniture and equipment.
• Adjustment of hours (including occasional overtime) and/or scheduled days (including occasional weekend work) may be required.

General Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and minimum 2-5 years’ working experience
• Working knowledge of electrical and/or mechanical critical facilities systems a plus
• Able to work 40 hours plus occasional overtime
• Computer skills required: MS Office

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential tasks of this job.) Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. Occasionally required to sit. Frequently must squat, stoop, or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward. Daily uses hand strength to grasp tools, supplies and equipment. Occasionally climbs ladders. Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.