Senior Data Center Facilities Technician — 24/7 Ops & Mentoring

Switch; Cartersville (GA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of Karma

Remote opportunities

Generous benefits

Job summary

Switch is seeking a DCO Facilities Technician III to support mission-critical electrical and mechanical systems in a 24/7 data center environment. The role emphasizes advanced troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and mentoring junior technicians.

You will respond to infrastructure alarms, manage UPS and cooling systems, and ensure safety and compliance across shifts. This position offers flexibility, including remote opportunities and a benefits package.

Qualifications

• Advanced working knowledge of mission-critical electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to respond calmly and decisively to infrastructure events.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across power and cooling systems.
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and disciplined operational practices.

Responsibilities

• Act as a first responder to critical infrastructure alarms including UPS, generators, fluid coolers, pumps, temperature alerts, and related systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on power and cooling infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and environmental control systems, including Modbus and structured cabling connections.
• Replace and maintain UPS batteries, generator batteries, and air handling unit batteries.
• Utilize diagnostic tools such as thermal imaging equipment to assess system performance.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Mentoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical trade school training

Tools

Microsoft Office

CMMS

Job description

Switch is seeking a DCO Facilities Technician III to support mission-critical electrical and mechanical systems in a 24/7 data center environment. The role emphasizes advanced troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and mentoring junior technicians.

You will respond to infrastructure alarms, manage UPS and cooling systems, and ensure safety and compliance across shifts. This position offers flexibility, including remote opportunities and a benefits package.