Senior Data Center Facilities Technician

Switch; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Flexible/Remote opportunities

Job summary

Switch is seeking a DCO Senior Facilities Technician to support data center operations around critical electrical and mechanical systems. You will act as first responder during infrastructure events, lead root cause analysis, and mentor junior technicians in a 24/7 environment.

You will oversee preventive maintenance, coordinate with vendors, and ensure adherence to safety standards while leveraging CMMS and MS Office tools to document activity and analyze system data.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in facilities, electrical, or mechanical maintenance within a data center or industrial environment.
• Strong background in HVAC controls and mechanical system operation.
• Extensive experience with generators, switchgear, transformers, UPS, ATS or STS, PDUs, CRAH/CRAC, pumps and fire suppression systems.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, schematics, and electrical drawings.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety requirements and safe work practices around live equipment.
• Proficiency with CMMS and Microsoft Office applications.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical trade school training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain reliable operation of critical power, cooling, and environmental systems to support uptime standards.
• Act as a designated first responder to mission‑critical alarms and infrastructure events.
• Lead or support root cause analysis efforts within your area of expertise.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems.
• Oversee and verify vendor and contractor work to ensure safety and quality standards.
• Support development and review of MOPs, SOPs, EOPs, and other critical environment procedures.
• Utilize CMMS to document maintenance activities, asset updates, and work orders.
• Analyze system data to assist with predictive maintenance planning.
• Mentor and train Facilities Technicians to build capability and readiness.
• Assist in troubleshooting data center hardware including PDUs, network equipment, and infrastructure.
• Participate in technical meetings, project initiatives, and operational reviews.

Skills

Critical power & cooling

Troubleshooting skills

Safety compliance

Communication

Shift work willingness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school training preferred

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Switch is seeking a DCO Senior Facilities Technician to support data center operations around critical electrical and mechanical systems. You will act as first responder during infrastructure events, lead root cause analysis, and mentor junior technicians in a 24/7 environment.

You will oversee preventive maintenance, coordinate with vendors, and ensure adherence to safety standards while leveraging CMMS and MS Office tools to document activity and analyze system data.