Data Center Facilities Technician — Uptime & In-Row Systems

Salute; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 holidays

Floating holidays

PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(K) with match

HSA

Gym discounts

Legal services

Insurance

Job summary

Salute is seeking a Critical Facilities Technician in the Dulles, VA area to maintain cooling, mechanical, and supporting infrastructure for high-density IT equipment, with emphasis on in-row heat exchangers. You will perform preventive maintenance, respond to incidents, and coordinate with operators, clients, and vendors to exceed 99.999% uptime.

Travel up to 50% for remote sites; you will execute L2–L5 commissioning checklists, troubleshoot, read blueprints, and improve efficiency while

Qualifications

• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 72, NFPA 25, and building codes.
• Ability to understand and troubleshoot low voltage control wiring and wiring diagrams.
• Current knowledge of industrial safety practices.
• Possess critical thinking and complex problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Travel up to 50% for remote site projects.
• Perform L2–L5 commissioning checklists as deliverables to the customer.
• Develop cost-effective strategies for Mechanical and Electrical systems.
• Test performance of electromechanical assemblies and electronic multimeters.
• Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams or technical orders to determine methods.
• Inspect equipment for defects, leaks, and potential issues.
• Install electrical/mechanical parts and hardware in housings/assemblies with hand tools.
• Align, fit or assemble component parts using hand/power tools.
• Provide feedback on effectiveness of existing standards and processes.
• Collaborate with contractors to review quality assurance for system expansions.

Skills

NEC NFPA 70E NFPA 72 NFPA 25

Low voltage troubleshooting

Industrial safety

Critical thinking

Written and oral communication

Customer service concepts

Hand protection

Hearing protection

Head protection

Eye protection

Fall protection/ladder safety

Electrical safety

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Salute is seeking a Critical Facilities Technician in the Dulles, VA area to maintain cooling, mechanical, and supporting infrastructure for high-density IT equipment, with emphasis on in-row heat exchangers. You will perform preventive maintenance, respond to incidents, and coordinate with operators, clients, and vendors to exceed 99.999% uptime.

Travel up to 50% for remote sites; you will execute L2–L5 commissioning checklists, troubleshoot, read blueprints, and improve efficiency while