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Critical Facilities Technician

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Posted 10/20/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • United StatesJunior💰 $28 - $32 per hourWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in HVAC systems, mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance to ensure optimal performance and reliability in data center environments. Proficient in safety practices and compliance with industry standards while effectively communicating with clients and team members.

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HVAC ExperienceMechanical AptitudeElectrical Safety KnowledgePreventative MaintenanceTroubleshooting Skills

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
  • Support reliability exceeding 99.999% uptime
  • Use event monitoring systems to identify abnormalities and provide notifications and escalations
  • Travel up to 50% for remote site projects
  • Perform L2–L5 commissioning checklists as customer deliverables
  • 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 system 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 70 E, 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 Protection
  • Hearing Protection
  • Head Protection
  • Eye Protection
  • Fall Protection/Ladder Safety
  • Electrical Safety
  • OSHA 30 Hour General Industry
  • Ability to understand diagrams and schematics for the mechanical and electrical functions of data center systems
  • Ability to process Hands/Eye requests, including 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 heavy equipment up to 40 lbs.
  • Ability to climb ladders and multiple flights of stairs
  • Ability to stand for long periods
  • Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and reach
  • Basic physical fitness to respond quickly to emergency situations
  • Ability to move quickly and efficiently within various work environments
  • Good hand-eye coordination and dexterity
  • Clear vision, with or without correction, while wearing safety glasses
  • Ability to differentiate color-coded warning signs, labels, and cables
  • Ability to work across a wide range of indoor temperatures
  • Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
  • Ability to work in elevated noise levels while wearing hearing protection
  • Valid driver's license for work-related travel, as required

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%
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Mental health resources
  • Gym discounts
  • Discounted legal services
  • Discounted home and auto insurance
  • Discounted pet insurance
  • ID theft protection
  • Discounted Group Life & AD&D
  • Discounted Group Short & Long-term Disability
  • Parental leave
  • Day and Night shifts

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Hard Skills
Troubleshooting Low Voltage Control WiringReading Blueprints and SchematicsTesting Electromechanical AssembliesInstalling Electrical/Mechanical PartsPerforming L2–L5 Commissioning ChecklistsUsing Event Monitoring SystemsConducting Planned Preventative MaintenanceUnderstanding Building CodesMechanical and Electrical Systems ImprovementCritical Thinking
Soft Skills
Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Oral CommunicationCustomer Service PrinciplesComplex Problem SolvingCritical Thinking
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft 365Hand ToolsPower ToolsEvent Monitoring SystemsTorque Wrenches
Certifications & Qualifications
OSHA 30 Hour General IndustryJob Hazard Assessment Mitigation Awareness
Industry Keywords
NECNFPA 70 ENFPA 72NFPA 25Data Center OperationsMechanical SystemsElectrical SystemsPreventive Maintenance ProgramsQuality AssuranceSafety Standards