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Critical Facilities Technician

Texas 5 Services
Mahwah, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/1/2026

· A Critical Facilities Technician is responsible for maintaining, monitoring and performing preventative maintenance to ensure the continuous operation of all critical and non-critical data center infrastructure and systems.

· Including but not limited to HVAC, chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, plumbing, emergency generators, hot water systems, chill water systems, fire suppression systems, mechanical systems, electrical systems.

· Electrical Systems include but not limited to lighting, UPS, ATS, STS, PDU, RDU, generators, switch gears.

· Monitor, adjust and maintain proper operating temperatures on the data floors to ensure an optimal environment for equipment.

· The ability to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment failures and malfunctions of various systems to determine the cause and take the proper corrective actions.

· Record data of various systems and adjusting as necessary.

· Manage preventative maintenance work orders, change management tickets, vendor related tickets etc.

· Ability to work independently and communicate and work effectively on a team of technicians to ensure a 24/7 availability to minimize risks.

· Learn and understand building automation systems (BAS) as a tool to manage equipment.

· Work alongside third-party contract vendors to complete job orders as needed while ensuring they are complying with facilities work rules and safety regulations.

· Complete rounds of the facility to ensure proper operation and grounds upkeep.

· On call availability for emergency support as needed.

· Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe PDF necessary for paperwork and records upkeep.

· A strong understanding of NEC and NFPA 70E

· Must have commercial electric experience (in a critical environment a Plus)

· Must be able to manage materials

· Must be able to pass drug test

· Must be able to follow safety rules and adhere to company policies

· Must be able to lift at least fifty pounds

· Must be able to work safely while on ladders

· Excellent verbal communication skills

· Project Management experience preferred

· Must be able to lift to 25 pounds at times

· Must be able to size electrical circuits and wire.

· Must be able to troubleshoot all electrical starters, distribution paths and potential disruptions

· Must be able to pass drug test

· Must be able to follow safety rules and adhere to company policies

· Must be able to lift at least fifty pounds

· instruments, such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, and oscilloscope

· Installs control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels

· Experienced in distribution and electrical installation, capacity management is a plus.

· Install or help install electrical components.

· Plans new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable wiring, consistent with specifications and local electrical codes

· Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles, and installs electrical conduit, using such tools as hacksaw, pipe threader, and conduit bender

· Splices wires by stripping insulation from terminal leads with knife or pliers, twisting or soldering wires together, and applying tape or terminal caps

· Must be able to 12 hours shifts

· Must be able to work holidays and weekends if required

Critical Facilities Technician Job Requirements

Education & Experience

· High School Degree or GED equivalent

· Prior data center environment experience

· Technical training or equivalent experience

· 5-10 years of field experience

· Able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, pick up minimum 50 lbs, pull, push.

· Able to work inside and out.

· Experience working in a data center environment

· ATS, RPP, PDU, UPS, battery maintenance experience

· Strong NEC code knowledge and Journeyman is a plus but not necessary

· Excellent verbal communication skills

· Project Management experience preferred

· Understands electrical circuitry diversity and concurrent maintainability

· Provided electrical repairs in an industrial and data center setting

· Experienced with MOPs and SOPs for all work on critical facilities / data center facility equipment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40 - $50

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