Critical Facilities Technician

Aligned Data Centers; Virginia; On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and视

401(k) company match

Paid Time Off

Gympass wellness benefit

Wellness programs

Job summary

Aligned Data Centers is seeking a Critical Facilities Technician to operate and maintain 24x7 data center infrastructure, including HVAC, electrical, fire safety, and building management systems. You will work under the Facility Manager to ensure reliability and safety of critical assets.

The role requires hands-on maintenance, shift flexibility, and occasional overtime. Applicants should have a high school diploma with 3–5 years of electrical/mechanical experience or 7+ years in

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 3–5 years’ experience in electrical or mechanical critical facilities support; or 7+ years’ experience as HVAC or mechanical/electrical technician.
• Electrical/Mechanical certifications preferred.
• Able to work overtime and longer shifts (12 hour).
• Shifts may require work day/night/weekend/holiday.
• MS Office proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs critical and non‑critical equipment.
• HVAC system operation and maintenance, plumbing, generators, fire detection and life safety systems.
• Electrical operations, maintenance, and energy management in a critical facilities environment.
• Process change control and adherence to SOP/MOP/ERP procedures.
• Receive, schedule, and close work orders; monitor and document activities.

Skills

Electrical/Mechanical experience

MS Office

Overtime availability

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Electrical/Mechanical certifications

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.

Critical 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, 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!

As part of our exciting growth, we are currently searching for a Critical Facilities Technician.

Under the direction of the Facility Manager, this position requires extensive hands‑on analysis, maintenance and troubleshooting of our 24x7 facility operations within Aligned Data Centers. 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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (to include, but not limited to)

• Maintains, monitors, and performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on critical and non‑critical equipment
• Mechanical areas to include operation and maintenance of multiple 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).
• Electrical responsibilities include plan, implement, coordinate and supervision of all electrical operations, maintenance, and energy management programs for a critical facilities environment.
• Ensure conformance with all Change control development, approvals and execution.
• Scheduling, development and quality assurance for all preventive maintenance, contracted maintenance, general maintenance.
• Routinely performs all work in strict accordance with governing MOP/SOP/ERP procedures, and maintenance work instructions.
• Operates and monitors critical and non‑critical system equipment and components.
• Oversees work efforts (including 3rd party contractors) for safe and compliant operation, maintenance (corrective and preventive), and modification of critical equipment.
• Disables and enables 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.
• Monitors building operations and tours properties periodically during scheduled shift.
• Receives work order for Preventative and Corrective maintenance on electrical systems and building physical structure.
• Consult with supervisors and staff as appropriate to identify and order necessary materials to complete all maintenance and perform necessary work.
• Finalise work orders by completing necessary documentation.
• 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 and improve ADC’s processes to ensure continuous improvement and innovation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma and minimum 3-5 years’ experience in electrical or mechanical critical facilities support; or 7+ years’ experience as HVAC or mechanical/electrical technician.
• Electrical/Mechanical certifications preferred.
• Able to work overtime and longer shifts (12 hour).
• Shifts may require work day/night/weekend/holiday .
• Computer skills required: MS Office.
• Hourly Pay Range: $35.00-45.00

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts: HSA with employer contribution for eligible participants.
• FSA's offered for health and dependent care to increase tax savings.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Time Off 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

In compliance with Illinois pay disclosure requirements, when you join Aligned, you’ll have access to the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, short and long disability, life insurance and other voluntary benefits, 401k with employer match, bonus opportunities, paid time off, wellness benefits and professional development opportunities, all designed to support your well-being and career growth.

We want you to have a clear understanding of what we offer, so you can make informed decisions about your future with us.

Aligned is equally committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities for all employees. We ensure that all applicants and team members are considered for employment, advancement, and all other employment-related matters without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of your job due to a disability or medical condition, please contact our People & Culture team.

Accommodation requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable laws.

Aligned will make reasonable accommodations where necessary to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their role.

When you join Aligned, you’re joining a passionate and positive team where every voice matters. We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender-equal, and inclusive workforce, extending to our military veterans to whom we owe so much.