Senior Data Center Facilities Lead

T5 Data Centers; Northlake (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

T5 Data Centers is seeking a Senior Critical Facilities Technician to lead data center operations for critical and non-critical infrastructure. You will mentor junior technicians, enforce safety standards, and drive continuous improvement while providing hands-on technical expertise.

You will coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance, manage CMMS workflows, and stand in for CFM/ACFM when needed. The role requires flexibility for shift coverage and a strong commitment to uptime.

Qualifications

• High school degree is required.
• Prior military or technical school training is preferred.
• 3+ years experience in Mission Critical Environments is preferred.
• Electrical or mechanical licensure is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain critical and non-critical data center infrastructure equipment and systems.
• Assist leadership to deliver total uptime while minimizing risks.
• Monitor power, cooling capacity, and environmental conditions in data halls.
• Provide technical leadership in electrical and mechanical support systems.
• Train users on the CMMS for data center work planning and execution.
• Assist with preventive maintenance inspections and corrective work.
• Coordinate with CFM/ACFM to manage workflow and change control.
• Support 24x7 data center operations and shift turnover processes.

Education

High School Diploma (or equivalent)

Military or technical school training

3+ years experience in mission critical environments

Electrical or mechanical licensure

Tools

CMMS

Job description

T5 Data Centers is seeking a Senior Critical Facilities Technician to lead data center operations for critical and non-critical infrastructure. You will mentor junior technicians, enforce safety standards, and drive continuous improvement while providing hands-on technical expertise.

You will coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance, manage CMMS workflows, and stand in for CFM/ACFM when needed. The role requires flexibility for shift coverage and a strong commitment to uptime.