Lead Critical Facilities Technician - Data Center Ops

Aligned Data Centers; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 137,540,000 - 154,732,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Aligned Data Centers in Hillsboro, OR is seeking a Lead Critical Facilities Technician to own on-site operations, sustain critical facility reliability, and mentor a team of technicians. You will lead shift activities, coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance, and manage safety and compliance across HVAC, electrical, and digital systems.

The role requires hands-on expertise in critical facilities, with a strong focus on change control, training, and customer service delivery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and minimum 3-5 years’ experience in electrical or mechanical critical facilities support; or 7+ years’ experience as HVAC or mechanical technician.
• Electrical/Mechanical certifications preferred.
• Able to work overtime and longer shifts if needed at the site (greater than 12 hours)
• Computer skills required: MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Own your site during your scheduled shift as the first point of escalation for all on‑shift technicians.
• Monitor building operations and perform routine and remote health checks on site systems.
• Respond to emergencies, equipment failure, or SLA violations with appropriate escalation.
• Coordinate and manage training materials and programs for new hires and ongoing development.
• Oversee customer service requests (SNOW) and ensure proper process adherence for complex tasks.
• Support construction projects, safety, risk mitigation, and project handoff procedures.
• Manage site preventative and predictive maintenance; track work orders in CMMS.
• Ensure safe work environment by enforcing safety rules and stopping unsafe work.

Skills

Electrical/Mechanical experience

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Electrical/Mechanical certifications

Tools

CMMS

SNOW (ServiceNow)

Job description

Aligned Data Centers in Hillsboro, OR is seeking a Lead Critical Facilities Technician to own on-site operations, sustain critical facility reliability, and mentor a team of technicians. You will lead shift activities, coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance, and manage safety and compliance across HVAC, electrical, and digital systems.

The role requires hands-on expertise in critical facilities, with a strong focus on change control, training, and customer service delivery.