Senior Data Center Technician Lead — Night Shift & Flexible Hours

Blue Signal Search; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime eligibility

Night-shift differential

Flexible scheduling

Critical infrastructure exposure

Mentor technicians

Job summary

Blue Signal Search is seeking a Senior Technician to lead and support mission‑critical data center operations. You will stay hands-on while resolving complex problems, coordinating high-impact service work, and mentoring other technicians.

The role emphasizes operations leadership across electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and cooling systems, with a strong focus on reliability and safety. This position offers competitive hourly pay and night differential, with flexible scheduling for continuous

Qualifications

• 7+ years in data center facilities or mission-critical environments.
• Hands-on data center operations and infrastructure experience.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, cooling and mechanical systems.
• Ability to lead while remaining hands-on.

Responsibilities

• Operate, inspect, troubleshoot, and support critical facility infrastructure.
• Serve as senior technical resource during operations and maintenance.
• Coordinate maintenance with contractors and service providers.
• Maintain service records in digital asset management platforms.
• Provide hands-on guidance to technicians and coordinate emergency responses.
• Partner with site leadership on readiness and infrastructure needs.

Skills

Data center facilities

Lead technician

HVAC systems

Electrical power

Mechanical systems

Communication skills

Tools

CMMS

Digital asset management

Job description

Blue Signal Search is seeking a Senior Technician to lead and support mission‑critical data center operations. You will stay hands-on while resolving complex problems, coordinating high-impact service work, and mentoring other technicians.

The role emphasizes operations leadership across electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and cooling systems, with a strong focus on reliability and safety. This position offers competitive hourly pay and night differential, with flexible scheduling for continuous