Senior Data Center Facilities Technician

Switch; Reno (NV); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Benefits Package

Remote opportunities

Career growth

Job summary

Switch Reno, NV is seeking a DCO Facilities Technician III to join our mission-critical data center team. You will act as a first responder to alarms and lead advanced troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical systems in a 24/7 environment.

The role requires strong technical expertise, safety discipline, and the ability to mentor Technician I and II while supporting preventive maintenance, commissioning, and vendor oversight.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years in facilities electrical/mechanical environments with 4+ years in relevant systems.
• Technical trade school training in mechanical, electrical, or related field.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Experience with generators, transformers, switchgear, UPS, and cooling systems such as CRAC/CRAH.

Responsibilities

• Act as a first responder to critical infrastructure alarms and perform advanced troubleshooting.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on power and cooling infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and environmental control systems (Modbus, cabling).
• Replace and maintain UPS batteries, generator batteries, and AHU batteries.
• Oversee vendor work and ensure Switch safety standards are met.
• Complete work orders in CMMS and assist with procedures and documentation.
• Conduct formal training sessions and mentor Technician I/II.
• Participate in site committees and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Mentoring

Communication

Shift work

Education

Trade school training

High school diploma

Certifications (OSHA 10)

NFPA 70E

Tools

Power and cooling equipment

CMMS software

Job description

Switch Reno, NV is seeking a DCO Facilities Technician III to join our mission-critical data center team. You will act as a first responder to alarms and lead advanced troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical systems in a 24/7 environment.

The role requires strong technical expertise, safety discipline, and the ability to mentor Technician I and II while supporting preventive maintenance, commissioning, and vendor oversight.