Data Center Technician: Critical Infra & Safety Focus

edged.ai Ltd; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible spending account

HSA

Paid holidays

PTO

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Edged Data Centers is seeking a hands-on Facilities Technician to operate and maintain critical infrastructure across our data center sites in the United States. You will monitor electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and fire/life safety systems, perform preventive maintenance, and document work in the CMMS.

Join a safety‑driven team focused on reliability, incident response, and collaboration with IT, Facilities, and Operations to ensure uptime and smooth project delivery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in data centers or technical environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work in tight spaces.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call rotations.
• Experience with data center infrastructure and troubleshooting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain critical infrastructure including electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and fire/life safety systems.
• Perform scheduled and corrective maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment, following defined methods of procedure (MOPs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and emergency operating procedures (EOPs).
• Document work performed in the CMMS and ensure all tasks meet company and regulatory standards.
• Respond quickly to abnormal equipment conditions and stabilize systems using established procedures.
• Troubleshoot issues with facility and IT equipment, documenting findings and escalating when needed.
• Support incident reporting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Ensure all vendor and contractor activities are performed safely, within scope, and in compliance with facility standards.
• Provide on-site support for customers, vendors, and contractors by offering technical assistance, troubleshooting, and facility access as needed.
• Partner with internal operations teams to ensure smooth execution of projects and customer requirements.
• Conduct regular facility rounds to check alarms, equipment conditions, and overall site readiness.
• Monitor systems via Building Management System (BMS) and other monitoring tools, responding to alerts appropriately.
• Submit turnover notes, maintenance reports, and daily shift logs to ensure operational transparency.
• Receive and ship equipment while keeping inventory and spare parts records accurate.
• Track asset changes including moves, adds, and replacements in facility systems.
• Ensure spare parts and tools are available to support scheduled and emergency maintenance.
• Work closely with the data center operations team and management to ensure smooth operation and minimal downtime.
• Assist in training and mentoring junior technicians to ensure best practices are followed.
• Collaborate with other departments (e.g., IT, Facilities, Operations) to ensure cross-functional communication and system integration.

Skills

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

CMMS tools

OSHA NFPA safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certification in mechanical/electrical systems

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Edged Data Centers is seeking a hands-on Facilities Technician to operate and maintain critical infrastructure across our data center sites in the United States. You will monitor electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and fire/life safety systems, perform preventive maintenance, and document work in the CMMS.

Join a safety‑driven team focused on reliability, incident response, and collaboration with IT, Facilities, and Operations to ensure uptime and smooth project delivery.