Senior Data Center Facilities Lead Technician

cw; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Atlanta is seeking a Critical Facility Technician Lead to supervise 24/7 shift operations for data center infrastructure. You will guide on-shift technicians, monitor alarms via BMS/DCIM, and ensure safety and adherence to procedures.

The role requires strong leadership, technical knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, and the ability to coordinate incident response and preventive maintenance. OSHA standards apply.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience operating and maintaining data center, critical facilities, industrial, or mission-critical infrastructure.
• Prior experience serving as a lead technician, senior technician, shift lead, or technical point of contact preferred.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems including UPS, generators, switchgear, HVAC, and fire/life safety.
• Experience using monitoring platforms (BMS/EPMS/DCIM) to identify and respond to alarms.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned shift operations for critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure.
• Monitor facility systems with BMS/DCIM tools and respond to alarms and conditions.
• Enforce SOPs, MOPs, and EOPs with pre-task review and documentation.
• Provide day-to-day technical guidance and assign priorities to on-shift technicians.
• Troubleshoot incidents, escalate as needed, and support root-cause analysis.
• Coordinate vendor access and on-site work following safety protocols.

Skills

Shift leadership

Communication skills

Safety procedures

Electrical & mechanical knowledge

Education

CDCTP/CDCP certifications (preferred)

Tools

BMS platforms

EPMS tools

DCIM platforms

UPS & Generators

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield in Atlanta is seeking a Critical Facility Technician Lead to supervise 24/7 shift operations for data center infrastructure. You will guide on-shift technicians, monitor alarms via BMS/DCIM, and ensure safety and adherence to procedures.

The role requires strong leadership, technical knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, and the ability to coordinate incident response and preventive maintenance. OSHA standards apply.