Critical Facilities Technician

T5 Data Centers; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with match

PTO and Paid Holiday

Job summary

A leading data center service provider is seeking a Critical Facilities Technician in Chicago to manage data center operations. Key responsibilities include operating critical infrastructure, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring 100% uptime through effective teamwork. Candidates should have a high school degree, 5 years of experience in Mission Critical Environments, and possibly an electrical or mechanical license. The compensation range is $84,000 to $94,000 with eligibility for bonuses and full benefits including medical and 401k.

Qualifications

• High school degree required.
• Prior military or technical school training preferred.
• 5 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.
• Utilize a CMMS to manage data center work.
• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Respond to emergencies and critical issues as necessary.

Skills

Employee Evaluation

Facilities Maintenance

Maximo

Facilities Management

HVAC

Mechanical Knowledge

CMMS

Maintenance Management

OSHA

Maintenance

Supervising Experience

Education

High school degree

5 years experience in Mission Critical Environments

Electrical or mechanical license

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. They will participate in an unwavering attitude and commitment to safety and reliability within the Data Center. The CFT will drive continual improvements to the operational excellence of the data center by adhering to company standards and industry best practices. They will have a mindset of ongoing learning and development. Any resource who has not completed Level I training within 30 days of employment and Level II training within 60 days of employment will not be allowed to work on shift by themselves without a resource that has completed both Level I and II training.

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 communicate 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 ensure they are abiding by critical facility work rules
• Complete facility roundsat 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 247 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 such duties consistent with your role as you may be assigned by T5FM management

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION OR EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE

• High school degree required
• Prior military or technical school training preferred
• 5 years experience in Mission Critical Environments
• Electrical or mechanical license preferred

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TOTAL COMPENSATION

• $84000-$94000
• Bonus eligible
• Benefits: Medical dental vision 401k w / match
• PTO and Paid Holiday

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

T5 Data Centers is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color sex religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Skills

Employee Evaluation,Facilities Maintenance,Maximo,Facilities Management,HVAC,Mechanical Knowledge,CMMS,Maintenance Management,OSHA,Maintenance,Cordova,Supervising Experience

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1