Senior Data Center Technician & Shift Lead

Serverfarm; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k + medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Serverfarm is a leading developer and operator of data centers, expanding rapidly across North America and beyond. This role leads shifts, monitors electrical and mechanical systems, and drives safety and reliability in a high-availability environment.

You will mentor technicians, manage maintenance programs, and coordinate with vendors while ensuring compliance with procedures. Join a growing team focused on cutting-edge facilities, continuous improvement, and hands-on leadership in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years in data center or mission-critical operations.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read one-line diagrams and OEM documentation.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
• Industry or OEM certifications preferred.
• Experience with BMS, EPMS, DCIM, and CMMS platforms.
• Previous leadership or acting-lead experience.
• Safety-minded and risk-aware mindset.
• Strong technical judgment and leadership presence.
• Clear communication and accountability; continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior technical resource during assigned shifts.
• Monitor and manage electrical, mechanical, and environmental systems.
• Lead response to alarms, events, and abnormal conditions.
• Conduct detailed facility walkthroughs and validate system performance.
• Lead shift turnovers and status communications.
• Operate and maintain UPS, generators, switchgear, ATS/STS, PDUs, and RPPs.
• Operate and support chillers, cooling towers, CRAH/CRAC units, pumps, and valves.
• Execute system switching, load transfers, and isolations per procedures.
• Identify system deficiencies and single points of failure.
• Lead preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Review, validate, and execute MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs.
• Participate in change management and risk assessments.
• Oversee vendor activities and verify post-maintenance restoration.
• Enforce LOTO, electrical safety, arc-flash and PPE requirements.
• Participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Maintain and review operational logs and maintenance records.
• Contribute to procedures and technical documentation.
• Mentor junior technicians and new hires.
• Support qualification programs and skill assessments.

Skills

Shift leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team mentoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor’s degree in technical field

Industry certifications

Tools

BMS/EPMS

DCIM

CMMS

Job description

Serverfarm is a leading developer and operator of data centers, expanding rapidly across North America and beyond. This role leads shifts, monitors electrical and mechanical systems, and drives safety and reliability in a high-availability environment.

You will mentor technicians, manage maintenance programs, and coordinate with vendors while ensuring compliance with procedures. Join a growing team focused on cutting-edge facilities, continuous improvement, and hands-on leadership in a