Facilities Technician

TEKsystems; St. Francisville (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

PTO / Vacation or Sick Leave

Job summary

TEKsystems seeks a Data Center Facilities Technician to support day-to-day engineering operations in a mission-critical data center. You will focus on reliability, performance, and safety while coordinating with IT, facilities, and vendors.

Responsibilities include monitoring critical infrastructure (switchgear, generators, UPS, chillers, CRAHs, BMS), performing preventive maintenance, managing assets, and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Requires a technical degree or hands-on experience in data center environments.
• 0-2 years of data center or facilities experience preferred.
• Strong communication and time-management skills are essential.
• Detail-oriented with focus on operational excellence.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, mission-critical situations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site activities of technicians, contractors, and vendors.
• Monitor and troubleshoot critical facility infrastructure to maximize uptime.
• Analyze metrics and prepare reports on facility operations.
• Coordinate projects with IT, facilities, and business stakeholders.
• Support asset management, maintenance, and documentation.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Analytical and problem solving

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Education

Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering preferred

Tools

Maintenance management systems

Monitoring tools

Building automation systems

Job description

Overview

The Data Center Facilities Technician is responsible for supporting the day-to-day engineering operations of a mission-critical data center environment. This role focuses on maintaining the reliability, performance, and efficiency of facility infrastructure while ensuring operational excellence through preventive maintenance, vendor coordination, asset management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate on site activities of technicians, contractors, and third-party vendors, ensuring all work is performed safely and in accordance with established policies, procedures, and industry standards.

Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot critical facility infrastructure to ensure maximum uptime and operational reliability.

Establish operational performance benchmarks, analyze key metrics, and prepare reports related to facility operations and maintenance activities.

Partner with IT teams, facilities management, and business stakeholders to coordinate projects, manage capacity requirements, and improve overall facility performance.

• Support the operation of critical systems including: Electrical switchgear, Generators, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, Power distribution equipment, Chillers and cooling systems, Cooling towers, Computer Room Air Handlers (CRAHs), Building Management Systems (BMS), Environmental monitoring systems

Participate in emergency response procedures and support incident management activities.

Contribute to facility expansion, upgrades, and infrastructure improvement projects.

Identify and implement opportunities to improve operational efficiency, reliability, and safety.

Manage facility assets, inventory, and documentation.

Support recruiting, onboarding, and training initiatives as needed.

Deliver exceptional customer service and ensure internal stakeholder requirements are met.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Facilities Management, or a related technical field; OR equivalent military, trade school, or hands‑on technical experience.

0-2 years of experience in data center operations, facilities maintenance, critical environments, or related technical fields.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent organizational and time management abilities.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Proven attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.

Ability to prioritize work effectively in a fast‑paced, mission‑critical environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting data center operations, critical facilities, or industrial infrastructure environments.

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Basic understanding of data center infrastructure, including power, cooling, and environmental monitoring systems.

Knowledge of network infrastructure and structured cabling systems, including copper and fiber installations.

Familiarity with rack‑and‑stack activities, equipment deployment, and hardware installation.

Experience working with maintenance management systems, monitoring tools, or building automation systems.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of St Francisville, LA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in St Francisville,LA.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 5, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 5, across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full‑stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands‑on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.