Critical Facilities Technician

T5Datacenters; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

T5Datacenters in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Critical Facilities Technician (CFT) to ensure the performance of critical and non-critical data center infrastructure. The ideal candidate will operate and maintain equipment while driving continual improvements in operational excellence.

The role involves monitoring environmental conditions, performing preventive maintenance, managing workflow tasks, and participating in training programs. Ideal candidates should have a high school degree and experience in mission-critical environments.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years experience in Mission Critical Environments.
• Electrical or mechanical license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain critical and non-critical data center infrastructure.
• Monitor power, cooling capacity, and environmental conditions.
• Perform preventive maintenance on data center electrical and mechanical equipment.

Skills

Critical data center operations

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues

Team collaboration

Education

High school degree

Prior military or technical school training

Job description

The Critical Facilities Technician (CFT) is responsible for all aspects of data center operations related to critical and non‑critical infrastructure, equipment, and systems. The CFT drives continual improvements to the operational excellence of the data center by adhering to company standards and industry best practices. The role requires a mindset of ongoing learning and development and a safety‑first attitude.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain critical and non‑critical data center infrastructure, equipment, and systems
• Work with a team of CFTs to deliver total availability (100% uptime) while minimizing risks
• Monitor power, cooling capacity, and environmental conditions within the data halls
• Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) as a tool to manage all planned and unplanned data center work
• Perform preventive maintenance on data center electrical and mechanical equipment
• Assist with the development, revision, and execution of approximately 200 operating procedures and preventive maintenance inspections, and perform quality control reviews to ensure accuracy, clarity, and continual improvement
• Assist with the development of Data Center standards and policies when necessary
• Resolve all electrical and mechanical issues within the Data Center quickly while minimizing risk and properly communicating issues to the appropriate chain of command
• Respond to emergencies and critical issues as necessary and work independently and as a team, according to staffing and situation, towards complete recovery
• Troubleshoot and document technical issues, escalates as appropriate, and ensure issue resolution
• Assist with planning on all corrective issues
• Assist and/or complete physical and logical installations of T5 services
• Maintain accurate facility data including rounds, PM work orders, change management, etc.
• Maintain strict adherence to change control activities
• Manage assigned workflow tasks in order to provide timely turnaround
• Escort and work effectively with outside contractors, ensuring they are abiding by critical facility work rules
• Complete facility rounds at the beginning of each shift to ensure data center and grounds upkeep
• Follow T5 data center corporate policies and procedures
• Participate in facility training programs on a regular basis
• Assist in facility operations, as required
• Participate in construction and commissioning, as directed by the CFM
• Work shifts to support 24×7 data center operation, and have flexibility in work hours to cover other shifts
• On‑call emergency support as required
• Adhere to all federal and local safety laws
• Complete other duties consistent with your role as you may be assigned by T5FM management

Qualifications

• High school degree, required
• Prior military or technical school training, preferred
• 1‑3+ years experience in Mission Critical Environments
• Electrical or mechanical license, preferred

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, and balance
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl using both arms and legs
• Ability to pick up minimum 60 lbs.
• Ability to reach with both hands and arms
• Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects
• Ability to smell, talk, and hear
• Ability to use hands and arms to reach, handle, feel, and type
• Ability to see at close and distance ranges and the ability to see and correctly distinguish color
• Ability to work inside and outside