Data Center Technician: Critical Facilities - Entry Level

T5Datacenters; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with match

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

T5Datacenters in Chicago is seeking a Junior Critical Facilities Technician to support 24x7 data center operations. The role focuses on operating and maintaining critical infrastructure while upholding safety and reliability standards.

Responsibilities include monitoring power, cooling, and environment; using CMMS for work orders; performing preventive maintenance; and assisting with procedures, change control, and coordination with contractors to ensure uptime and quality.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• Enrollment in a Mission Critical diploma level program required or ongoing.
• Military or technical school training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operating and maintaining critical and non-critical data center infrastructure, equipment, and systems.
• Work with a team of CFTs to deliver total availability with minimal risk.
• Monitor power, cooling capacity, and environmental conditions within data halls.
• Use CMMS to manage planned and unplanned data center work.
• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment under supervision.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Customer service

Documentation

Adaptability

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Enrollment in Mission Critical diploma program

Prior military or technical school training (preferred)

Job description

T5Datacenters in Chicago is seeking a Junior Critical Facilities Technician to support 24x7 data center operations. The role focuses on operating and maintaining critical infrastructure while upholding safety and reliability standards.

Responsibilities include monitoring power, cooling, and environment; using CMMS for work orders; performing preventive maintenance; and assisting with procedures, change control, and coordination with contractors to ensure uptime and quality.