Data Center: Critical Facilities Technician

Aligned Data Centers, LLC; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Gym membership (Gympass)

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Aligned Data Centers in Sterling, VA is seeking a Critical Facilities Technician to maintain and optimize 24x7 data-center operations. You will work under the Facility Manager performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on HVAC, electrical, and building systems.

The role requires hands-on experience with critical facilities, strong troubleshooting skills, and willingness to work 12-hour shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; 3–5 years’ experience in electrical or mechanical critical facilities, or 7+ years in HVAC/mechanical/electrical tech.
• Electrical/Mechanical certifications preferred.
• Ability to work overtime and 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, monitors, and performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on critical and non-critical equipment.
• Operates HVAC, plumbing, generator, fire detection, life safety, and building management systems.
• Oversees electrical operations, energy management, and change control execution.
• Responds to emergencies and documents work in the CMMS.
• Collaborates with Facility Manager and 3rd party contractors.

Skills

Electrical/Mechanical maintenance

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma

Electrical/Mechanical certifications preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Aligned Data Centers in Sterling, VA is seeking a Critical Facilities Technician to maintain and optimize 24x7 data-center operations. You will work under the Facility Manager performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on HVAC, electrical, and building systems.

The role requires hands-on experience with critical facilities, strong troubleshooting skills, and willingness to work 12-hour shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed.