Senior Data Center Critical Facilities Technician

Salute; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 company-paid holidays

2 floating holidays

PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

HSA

Mental health resources

Gym discounts

Legal services

Home & auto insurance

Pet insurance

ID theft protection

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Salute seeks a Senior Critical Facility Technician to oversee data center electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems, ensuring uptime above 99.999%. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, corrective actions, and rapid emergency response within a hyperscale environment.

Location in Ellendale, ND with relocation assistance; wage at $55.62/hour (night diff included). Requires strong operations experience and cross-functional collaboration with managers and vendors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with two years of technical school in mission-critical operations, industrial manufacturing, or relevant military experience.
• Experience leading critical facilities or similar infrastructure operations.
• Experience in Data Center Operations, maintenance, and supporting critical facilities.
• Working knowledge of data center systems including HVAC, standby power, UPS, and related infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions of facility systems.
• Complete planned and ad-hoc preventive maintenance with cross-trade coordination.
• Inspect building systems (HVAC, electrical distribution) to ensure safe, clean, and functional conditions.
• Respond rapidly to indoor emergencies and air quality issues.
• Manage work requests and track progress through to completion.
• Interface with management, contractors, and consultants for commissioning and testing of new systems.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

HVAC

Safety procedures

NFPA knowledge

Troubleshooting

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school training

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Building automation systems

Job description

Salute seeks a Senior Critical Facility Technician to oversee data center electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems, ensuring uptime above 99.999%. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, corrective actions, and rapid emergency response within a hyperscale environment.

Location in Ellendale, ND with relocation assistance; wage at $55.62/hour (night diff included). Requires strong operations experience and cross-functional collaboration with managers and vendors.