Lead Facilities Technician, NA

Vantage Data Centers; Albany (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Disability coverage

Job summary

Vantage Data Centers in Texas is seeking a Lead Facility Technician to serve as the senior technical resource for facility management at designated data centers. You will lead Facility Technicians, coordinate maintenance, oversee contractors, and ensure operational readiness while upholding safety and customer service standards.

The role requires strong knowledge of electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and building automation systems, plus experience in data center environments, CMMS use, and vendor

Qualifications

• 5+ years in facilities maintenance, building ops, or data center environments; 7+ years preferred.
• 1+ year of experience directing teams or supervising staff.
• Associate degree or technical cert preferred.
• Data center or mission-critical experience preferred.
• proven ability to coordinate contractors and service providers.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
• Experience documenting and inspecting facilities; CMMS experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead Facility Technicians and contracted providers to maintain facilities.
• Coordinate daily operations, maintenance, and vendor activities.
• Respond to safety concerns, emergencies, and operational issues.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior technicians.
• Support development of operating procedures and maintenance standards.
• Maintain records, inspections, and metrics for facilities.

Skills

Leadership

CMMS proficiency

Contractor coordination

Electrical systems

HVAC systems

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

CMMS

Work order systems

Building automation systems

Job description

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Position Overview

This position will be based onsite in Shackleford County, TX

The Lead Facility Technician serves as the senior technical resource and daily operational lead for facility management activities supporting assigned data center facilities. This role is responsible for coordinating building maintenance activities, overseeing contractor performance, supporting customer requests, conducting facility inspections, and ensuring operational readiness of assigned buildings and customer facing spaces.

Working under the direction of the Facility Manager, the Lead Facility Technician provides field leadership for Facility Technicians and contracted service providers responsible for maintaining common areas, office spaces, exterior grounds, building systems, and customer support areas. This individual serves as the primary escalation point for day-to-day facility issues and helps coordinate corrective actions, maintenance activities, and vendor response efforts.

The Lead Facility Technician partners closely with Site Operations, Construction, Security, Engineering, IT, Leasing, Asset Management, and Vendor Management teams to ensure facility-related work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company standards.

This role requires a strong understanding of building systems, vendor management, customer support, and facility operations, along with the ability to execute maintenance and repair activities safely, efficiently, and without disrupting customer operations.

If you enjoy leading teams of Facility Technicians and coordinating the maintenance and operation of critical building infrastructure in a mission critical data center environment, we want to hear from you.

Essential Job Functions

• Work under limited supervision, both independently and within a team environment.
• Coordinate and prioritize multiple ongoing facility maintenance, repair, and operational support activities.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, and support to Facility Technicians and contracted service providers.
• Respond to operational issues, safety concerns, and emergency situations while maintaining a safe and secure work environment.
• Exercise sound judgment when prioritizing work activities and adapting to changing operational and customer needs.
• Frequently interact with customers, vendors, contractors, and employees at all levels of the organization.
• Support the Facility Manager in maintaining operational readiness, customer satisfaction, and facility performance.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, operational excellence, and customer service.

Duties

• Coordinate daily facility operations, maintenance activities, and vendor work across assigned facilities.
• Conduct inspections of buildings, common areas, customer facing spaces, office areas, building structures, and exterior grounds to identify maintenance, quality, and safety concerns.
• Coordinate and monitor corrective maintenance, warranty repairs, and facility improvement activities.
• Serve as the primary field escalation point for facility related operational issues and coordinate resolution efforts.
• Support customer requests, move ins, expansions, equipment installations, and other facility related operational activities.
• Coordinate and oversee service providers including janitorial, landscaping, pest control, building maintenance, and specialty contractors.
• Review and monitor work orders within the CMMS to ensure timely completion, quality workmanship, and proper documentation.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and on the job training to Facility Technicians.
• Assist with the development and implementation of facility operating procedures, inspection programs, and maintenance standards.
• Maintain facility records, inspection reports, maintenance documentation, and operational metrics.
• Support emergency response activities involving facility infrastructure, building systems, and customer support spaces.
• Identify opportunities to improve facility operations, maintenance processes, service delivery, and operational efficiency.
• Additional duties as assigned by Management.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 5 years, 7+ years preferred, of experience in facilities maintenance, building operations, mission-critical operations, commercial property operations, industrial maintenance, or data center environments.
• Minimum 1 year of experience providing work direction, mentoring, team leadership, or supervisory support.
• Associate degree, technical certification, trade certification, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Data center or mission critical facilities experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating contractors and service providers.
• Strong understanding of facility maintenance practices and building operations.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, HVAC systems, plumbing systems, fire protection systems, building automation systems, and general building infrastructure.
• Experience conducting facility inspections and identifying maintenance deficiencies.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage competing operational demands.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience utilizing CMMS platforms, work order systems, and maintenance documentation processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technicians, vendors, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated problem solving and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Must successfully complete a background check.
• Reliable transportation for reporting to work for shifts, or emergencies.
• Travel is expected to be less than 5%, occasionally for training purposes.

Physical activities and requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Details

• Typical Working Hours: Monday to Friday 7:00am-4:00pm
• This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.