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Critical Facilities Technician

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Posted 10/20/2026full-timeManassas • Virginia • United StatesJunior💰 $28 - $32 per hourWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in HVAC systems, mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance within data center environments. Proficient in interpreting technical diagrams and ensuring compliance with safety standards and building codes.

Highest-signal resume keywords
HVAC ExperiencePreventative MaintenanceTroubleshooting SkillsElectrical Safety KnowledgeOSHA 30 Hour General Industry

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Ensure cooling, mechanical, and supporting infrastructure—particularly in-row heat exchangers—operates efficiently
  • Conduct planned preventative maintenance
  • Perform daily corrective work
  • Troubleshoot in-row cooling systems
  • Respond to emergent environmental or mechanical issues
  • Interact with Data Center Operators, clients, and vendors
  • Use event monitoring systems to identify abnormalities and deliver notifications and escalations
  • Travel up to 50% for remote site projects
  • Perform L2–L5 commissioning checklists for customers
  • Develop approaches to reduce operational costs and improve Mechanical and Electrical systems
  • Test electromechanical assemblies and electronic multimeters
  • Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and technical orders
  • Inspect equipment for defects, leaks, and potential issues
  • Install electrical/mechanical parts and hardware using hand tools
  • Align, fit, and assemble component parts using hand and power tools
  • Provide feedback on standards and processes
  • Work with contractors and consultants on quality assurance for expansions, corrections, and upgrades
  • Track and complete preventive and predictive maintenance programs

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • High School Diploma
  • Minimum of 1 year HVAC or similar experience
  • Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 72, NFPA 25, and building codes
  • Ability to understand and troubleshoot low voltage control wiring and wiring diagrams
  • Current knowledge of industrial safety practices
  • Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Microsoft 365 proficiency
  • Basic customer service principles
  • Job Hazard Assessment Mitigation Awareness
  • Hand, hearing, head, eye, and fall protection knowledge
  • Electrical safety knowledge
  • OSHA 30 Hour General Industry
  • Ability to understand mechanical and electrical data center diagrams and schematics
  • Ability to process hands/eye requests using torque wrenches, hand tools, wiring terminal blocks, and powered tools
  • Mechanical aptitude for installing, maintaining, and/or troubleshooting large commercial and industrial systems
  • Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 40 lbs.
  • Ability to climb ladders and multiple flights of stairs
  • Ability to stand for long periods
  • Ability to work in varied temperatures, outdoors, elevated noise levels, and emergency situations
  • Valid driver’s license for work-related travel

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 8 company-paid holidays
  • 2 floating holidays
  • PTO
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employer-supported 401(k) with immediate 100% vesting
  • 3% employer match and a 50% match on the next 2%
  • HSA
  • Mental health resources
  • Gym discounts
  • Discounted legal services
  • Discounted home and auto insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • ID theft protection
  • Discounted Group Life & AD&D
  • Discounted Group Short & Long-term Disability
  • Parental leave

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Hard Skills
Mechanical AptitudeElectrical Wiring TroubleshootingBlueprint ReadingTesting Electromechanical AssembliesCommissioning ChecklistsEvent Monitoring SystemsOperational Cost ReductionInstallation of Electrical PartsPreventive and Predictive MaintenanceComplex Problem-Solving
Soft Skills
Critical ThinkingExcellent Communication SkillsCustomer Service Principles
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft 365Hand ToolsPower ToolsTorque WrenchesEvent Monitoring Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
OSHA 30 Hour General IndustryJob Hazard Assessment Mitigation Awareness
Industry Keywords
NECNFPA 70ENFPA 72NFPA 25Building CodesData Center OperationsMechanical SystemsElectrical SystemsIndustrial Safety PracticesEnvironmental Issues