Critical Facilities Maintenance Technician

Aligned Data Centers; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Aligned Data Centers in Ohio is seeking a hands-on Facilities Technician to support maintenance and troubleshooting of critical and non-critical mechanical and electrical systems inside and around our data centers.

You will assist with HVAC, plumbing, generator operations, fire and life safety systems, and building management tools, ensuring safe, well‑maintained facilities and responsive service to our teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 2–5 years of working experience.
• Experience with electrical and/or mechanical critical facilities systems is a plus.
• Willingness to work 40 hours plus occasional overtime.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance of HVAC, plumbing, generator operations, fire detection and life safety systems.
• Inspect and monitor building systems to ensure safe, well‑maintained conditions.
• Perform minor electrical troubleshooting and component repairs as needed.
• Support with inventory and procurement of tools and equipment.
• Help with general building repairs and field communications with team.

Skills

Electrical systems understanding

Mechanical systems understanding

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

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 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 that a comprehensive benefits package is important, and we also provide a generous 401k match with immediate vesting, free membership to Gympass for a rich health and wellness benefit, and a competitive time‑off plan. Giving back and having fun are important to our team, whether it be through community service or employee and customer events. Our Aligned DNA 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, and the potential to assist with installation, repair, and maintenance of critical and non‑critical mechanical and electrical machinery located inside and outside the building. 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 is 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.