DCO Facilities Technician III: Critical Power & Cooling

Switch; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Flexible remote/onsite options

Job summary

Switch is seeking a DCO Facilities Technician III to support daily operations and upkeep of our data center facilities. This hands-on, shift-based role requires strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, safety, and documentation under established procedures.

You will handle preventive and corrective maintenance, respond to infrastructure alarms, and mentor junior technicians while adhering to Switch safety policies and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in facilities, electrical, mechanical, or electronics environments, including at least 4 years in mechanical or electrical systems.
• Technical trade school training in mechanical, electrical, or related field preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Advanced familiarity with generators, transformers, switchgear, UPS, ATS/STS, PDUs, CRAC/CRAH, pumps, cooling systems, and fire suppression systems.
• OSHA 10, NFPA 70E (Arc Flash), First Aid or CPR, and site-specific safety training within designated timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Act as a first responder to critical infrastructure alarms including UPS, generators, fluid coolers, pumps, temperature alerts, and related systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on power and cooling infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and environmental control systems, including Modbus and structured cabling connections.
• Replace and maintain UPS batteries, generator batteries, and air handling unit batteries.
• Utilize diagnostic tools such as thermal imaging equipment to assess system performance.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing and commissioning activities when assigned.
• Oversee vendor and contractor work to ensure compliance with Switch standards and safety policies.
• Complete work orders accurately and on time within the CMMS.
• Participate in development and improvement of operational procedures and documentation.
• Conduct formal training sessions and mentor Technician I and II team members.
• Participate in site committees and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Mentoring

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Technical trade school training

Tools

MS Office

CMMS

Job description

Switch is seeking a DCO Facilities Technician III to support daily operations and upkeep of our data center facilities. This hands-on, shift-based role requires strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, safety, and documentation under established procedures.

You will handle preventive and corrective maintenance, respond to infrastructure alarms, and mentor junior technicians while adhering to Switch safety policies and quality standards.