Remote Data Center Critical Facilities Trainer

Per Scholas; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

401K match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Per Scholas is seeking a Critical Facilities Technician Instructor to join our National Training Team. This role trains learners in data center operations, safety, and hands-on lab work, translating complex electrical and mechanical systems into clear, structured lessons.

The ideal candidate combines 5+ years in data centers with instructional delivery excellence, a strong safety mindset, and ability to guide adult learners toward entry- to mid-level careers in uptime-sensitive environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in data centers as a Critical Facility Engineer/Technician.
• 2-5 years of instructional skills teaching technical subjects to technicians and operators.
• Strong technical background; able to grasp and convey highly technical subject matter.
• Ability to respond clearly to live digital conversations via Zoom or in-person training environments.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills.
• Experience teaching adult learners in structured training environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instructor-led training for entry-level to mid-level careers as Critical Facilities Technicians/Engineers in data center environments.
• Teach foundational and intermediate technical concepts including electrical distribution, UPS, cooling systems, and building monitoring platforms.
• Facilitate hands-on lab exercises with safety practices and lab standards.
• Evaluate student troubleshooting performance using scenario-based diagnostics and checklists.
• Provide students with supplemental resources for deeper learning and certifications.
• Dedicate time to professional development and curriculum modernization.
• Collaborate with curriculum teams to provide feedback on lab effectiveness and content clarity.
• Maintain records in Salesforce or LMS including grades and attendance.

Skills

Data center

Instructional skills

Technical background

Zoom / in-person training

Communication

Adult learning

Education

Associate/Bachelor in technical discipline

Tools

Zoom

LMS platforms

Salesforce

Google Gemini

Job description

Per Scholas is seeking a Critical Facilities Technician Instructor to join our National Training Team. This role trains learners in data center operations, safety, and hands-on lab work, translating complex electrical and mechanical systems into clear, structured lessons.

The ideal candidate combines 5+ years in data centers with instructional delivery excellence, a strong safety mindset, and ability to guide adult learners toward entry- to mid-level careers in uptime-sensitive environments.