Senior Data Center Facilities Technician

Switch; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Benefits Package

Flexibility & Remote Opportunities

Career Growth

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Switch is seeking a DCO Facilities Technician II to support the operation and maintenance of mission-critical electrical and mechanical systems in its data centers. The role requires hands-on technical capability, strict safety practices, and the ability to operate 24/7/365 with a team-focused approach.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, respond to alarms, and assist vendors during expansions while ensuring documentation and procedures are up to date.

Qualifications

• Experience with mission-critical electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to follow procedures and respond calmly to alarms.
• Strong safety and compliance awareness.
• Clear communication with team, vendors, and leadership.
• Able to lift up to 100 pounds and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on critical power and cooling systems.
• Respond to infrastructure alarms including high temperature, UPS, battery, fluid cooler, and pump system alerts.
• Support vendors and contractors during maintenance and expansion projects.
• Complete work orders accurately and on time within the CMMS.
• Inspect buildings, grounds, and equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning conditions.
• Follow Switch safety policies and procedures, including OSHA and NFPA requirements.
• Assist in development and updates of operational procedures and documentation.
• Support troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, and environmental wiring systems including CAT5, CAT6, and Modbus connections.
• Utilize diagnostic tools such as thermal imaging equipment to assess system performance.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical trade school training

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Switch is seeking a DCO Facilities Technician II to support the operation and maintenance of mission-critical electrical and mechanical systems in its data centers. The role requires hands-on technical capability, strict safety practices, and the ability to operate 24/7/365 with a team-focused approach.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, respond to alarms, and assist vendors during expansions while ensuring documentation and procedures are up to date.