Senior Data Center Facilities Lead

T5 Data Centers; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

T5 Data Centers is seeking a Senior Critical Facilities Technician to lead data center operations and ensure reliable infrastructure. This role emphasizes safety, training, and hands-on supervision of junior technicians, driving continuous improvement and standardization across the facility.

The Sr. CFT will mentor staff, manage CMMS workflows, and coordinate preventative maintenance to achieve 100% uptime while maintaining strict adherence to safety and company standards.

Qualifications

• Must complete Level I training within 30 days of employment.
• Must complete Level II training within 60 days of employment.
• 3+ years experience in mission critical environments preferred.
• Electrical or mechanical licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain critical and non-critical data center infrastructure equipment and systems.
• Lead the CFT team to deliver 100% uptime while minimizing risks.
• Monitor power, cooling capacity, and environmental conditions in data halls.
• Provide technical leadership in mechanical and electrical support systems.

Skills

Field level technical expertise

Program management

Training and development

Mechanical & electrical support

Education

High school degree

Prior military or technical school training

3+ years experience in Mission Critical Environments

Electrical or mechanical licensure

Tools

CMMS systems

Job description

T5 Data Centers is seeking a Senior Critical Facilities Technician to lead data center operations and ensure reliable infrastructure. This role emphasizes safety, training, and hands-on supervision of junior technicians, driving continuous improvement and standardization across the facility.

The Sr. CFT will mentor staff, manage CMMS workflows, and coordinate preventative maintenance to achieve 100% uptime while maintaining strict adherence to safety and company standards.