What are the responsibilities and job description for the Critical Facilities Maintenance Technician position at BG Staffing?
Commercial Building Engineer (Critical Facilities Maintenance Technician – Data Center)
Location: Rensselaer, NY 12144
Pay: $30.00–$32.00/hour
Assignment Length: Contract through August 2026
Schedule: 12-hour rotating shifts (Monday–Sunday, including nights, weekends, and holidays)
Overtime: Available
Position Summary
The Critical Facilities Maintenance Technician supports the daily operations of a mission-critical data center by performing building maintenance, monitoring systems, and ensuring the reliability of all mechanical and electrical infrastructure. This is a fully onsite role requiring flexibility for rotating shifts and potential emergency call-ins.
Key Responsibilities
This is a 24/7 mission-critical facility. While there is no formal on-call rotation, technicians may be contacted outside scheduled hours for emergency support, shift coverage, or urgent operational needs!
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BG Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment to all qualified people, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Location: Rensselaer, NY 12144
Pay: $30.00–$32.00/hour
Assignment Length: Contract through August 2026
Schedule: 12-hour rotating shifts (Monday–Sunday, including nights, weekends, and holidays)
Overtime: Available
Position Summary
The Critical Facilities Maintenance Technician supports the daily operations of a mission-critical data center by performing building maintenance, monitoring systems, and ensuring the reliability of all mechanical and electrical infrastructure. This is a fully onsite role requiring flexibility for rotating shifts and potential emergency call-ins.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventive and general maintenance on facility systems and equipment
- Conduct daily facility rounds to log readings and perform visual inspections
- Complete scheduled maintenance (monthly, quarterly, annual, etc.)
- Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues and emergencies
- Monitor critical systems such as electrical, HVAC, chilled water, and piping systems
- Perform light maintenance on data center equipment
- Escort and oversee contractors, vendors, and visitors onsite
- Assist with tenant improvement and construction-related activities
- Maintain compliance with all safety policies and procedures
- Respond to tenant service requests
- Utilize basic computer systems (email, mobile apps, Microsoft Office)
- Support general facility operations as needed
- Minimum 2 years of commercial building maintenance experience
- Hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, or HVAC systems
- Strong electrical troubleshooting skills preferred
- Basic understanding of building systems and safe work practices
- Willingness and ability to learn data center operations and procedures
- Electrical systems
- HVAC equipment
- Generators and UPS systems
- Building automation systems (BAS)
- Alarm systems
This is a 24/7 mission-critical facility. While there is no formal on-call rotation, technicians may be contacted outside scheduled hours for emergency support, shift coverage, or urgent operational needs!
#BGTA
#ZIPTA
BG Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment to all qualified people, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Salary : $30 - $32