Data Center Technician

Serverfarm; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Serverfarm is a leading data center developer and operator seeking a Facilities Engineer in Los Angeles to ensure 100% uptime of critical infrastructure. You will operate and maintain cooling and electrical systems and manage CMMS tasks.

Join a growth-focused team delivering reliable data center services while coordinating with contractors, maintaining safety, and supporting site change control and policies.

Qualifications

• Experience operating and maintaining data center cooling systems.
• Ability to work with BMS and fire alarm systems.
• Strong preventive maintenance discipline and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain MEP plant and distribution infrastructure safely.
• Monitor power and environmental conditions in critical spaces.
• Execute maintenance tasks using the CMMS and plan repairs.
• Coordinate with contractors and ensure adherence to SF rules.
• Support incident response and document corrective actions.

Skills

Chilled water cooling systems

DX cooling systems

UPS/generator backup systems

Building Management systems

Fire alarm/detection systems

Facility maintenance

Job description

Serverfarm is a leading developer and operator of data centers with over 750+ locations and key customer relationships in 45 countries. We're revolutionizing how data centers operate across North America, Western Europe, and Israel, serving the world's leading technology and hyperscale companies. With Manulife Investment Management's acquisition in 2023 and our award-winning InCommand platform we're positioned for explosive growth as AI adoption and cloud migration drive unprecedented demand for data center capacity.

A career at Serverfarm means being at the forefront of digital infrastructure innovation, where your work directly impacts how the world's data is managed and secured. As we target 4x growth over the next four years, you'll have unprecedented opportunities to take on new challenges, develop cutting-edge skills, and grow your career across our expanding global operations.

Join our team of innovators and help shape the future of sustainable data centers while building a career without boundaries.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure that all MEP plant and distribution infrastructure is operated and maintained in a safe manner, to best industry practice and within manufacturers recommendations
• Monitor power and environmental conditions within all critical spaces within the facility
• Perform assigned maintenance tasks in accordance with SF practices utilizing the internal CMMS
• Assist with planning and scheduling corrective maintenance activities
• Escort and support outside contractors, ensuring they are abiding SF work rules and processes
• Respond to site incidents, execute appropriate MOP/EOP documentation to resolve and/or mitigate issues and communicate to manage throughout event
• Support and follow all SF Change Control policies and procedures
• Perform site rounds and report any issues found to site management
• Participate in construction and commissioning activities as directed by site management
• Adhere to all local, state and federal safety laws and requirements
• Complete other duties as assigned by the management team
• Participate in and support MOP/SOP/EOP documentation process for site
• Participate in and support the development of site policies and standards
• Work with site team members to deliver 100% uptime of critical infrastructure
• Experience working in a Data Center with proven success in delivering customer requirements in a critical technology environment
• Evidence of self-management and alignment with ever-changing priorities
• Good written and oral communication skills, tenacity, and working to a high level of accuracy

Required Skills

• Operating and maintaining chilled water-cooling systems
• Operating and maintaining DX cooling systems
• Operating and maintaining backup electrical systems such as UPS and generators
• Operating Building Management systems and Fire alarm and detection systems
• Building facility maintenance

The listed salary range for this position is an estimate based on the competitive job market. Final compensation will be based on your own individual skills, experience, and location.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this role. They are not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all possible responsibilities and duties. We encourage you to apply even if your experience isn't an exact match to the job description.

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