Senior Facilities Maintenance Lead: 24/7 Data Center Ops

WuXi AppTec; Town of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WuXi AppTec in New York state is seeking a Lead Facilities Maintenance Technician to ensure 24/7 readiness of mission-critical lab, data center, and facility infrastructure. You will blend HVAC, electrical, and multi-craft skills with hands-on equipment care, team leadership, and contractor oversight.

You will oversee preventive maintenance, monitor clean utilities and EMS/BMS controls, and manage data center cooling, airflow, and safety systems while coordinating with internal teams and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of multi-craft facilities maintenance in mission-critical environments such as labs, data centers, or pharma.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, UPS, emergency power, boilers, clean water systems, and PW infrastructure.
• Experience leading teams and coordinating with vendors to ensure safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance across lab equipment, HVAC, electrical infrastructure, and critical utilities.
• Monitor and maintain clean utilities, water purification systems, clean steam, and EMS/BMS controls.
• Maintain data center cooling systems (CRACs, AHUs, condensers) and optimize airflow to control contamination.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and control system failures; respond to alarms and emergencies.
• Lead junior facilities staff and coordinate with external vendors to ensure quality, safety, and compliance.

Skills

HVAC Systems

Electrical Systems

Building Management Systems

Environmental Monitoring Systems

Vendor Management

Leadership

Preventive Maintenance

Pumps/Boilers/Water Systems

Tools

BMS (Building Management Systems)

EMS (Environmental Monitoring Systems)

Job description

WuXi AppTec in New York state is seeking a Lead Facilities Maintenance Technician to ensure 24/7 readiness of mission-critical lab, data center, and facility infrastructure. You will blend HVAC, electrical, and multi-craft skills with hands-on equipment care, team leadership, and contractor oversight.

You will oversee preventive maintenance, monitor clean utilities and EMS/BMS controls, and manage data center cooling, airflow, and safety systems while coordinating with internal teams and