Junior Data Center Technician: 24/7 Ops & Growth

T5Datacenters; Northlake (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with match

PTO and paid holidays

Bonus eligible

Job summary

T5Datacenters is seeking a Junior Critical Facilities Technician to support operations across the data center. You will assist with maintaining both critical and non‑critical infrastructure, monitor power and environmental conditions, and work with a team to ensure high availability.

You will participate in safety programs, follow standardized procedures, and help develop operational standards while growing technical skills in a dynamic data-center environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required or equivalent.
• Enrolled or ability to enroll in Mission Critical diploma program.
• Prior 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 100% uptime while minimizing risks.
• Monitor power, cooling capacity, and environmental conditions within the data halls.
• Utilize a CMMS to manage planned and unplanned data center work.
• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment under supervision.
• Help develop and revise ~200 operating procedures and PM inspections; ensure quality.
• Assist in developing Data Center standards and policies as needed.
• Support timely resolution of electrical and mechanical issues and communicate to the chain of command.
• Troubleshoot, document issues, escalate as needed, and ensure resolution.
• Assist with planning on all corrective issues and installations of T5 services.
• Maintain facility data including rounds, PMs, change management.
• Adhere to change control, manage workflow tasks, and ensure timely turnaround.
• Escort and coordinate with outside contractors and ensure safety rules are followed.
• Complete facility rounds at shift start and maintain data center grounds upkeep.
• Follow corporate policies and participate in facility training programs.
• Assist in facility operations and, as directed, participate in construction and commissioning.
• Work 24x7 shifts with flexible hours to cover other shifts.
• Adhere to all safety laws and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical proficiency

Problem solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Customer service

Manual reading

Hand & power tools

Education

High school diploma

Mission Critical diploma program enrollment

Military or technical school background

Tools

CMMS

Job description

T5Datacenters is seeking a Junior Critical Facilities Technician to support operations across the data center. You will assist with maintaining both critical and non‑critical infrastructure, monitor power and environmental conditions, and work with a team to ensure high availability.

You will participate in safety programs, follow standardized procedures, and help develop operational standards while growing technical skills in a dynamic data-center environment.