Demo

Critical Facilities Technician - Data Center (2nd Shift)

Wesco
Birmingham, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/25/2026

As the Critical Facilities Technician - Data Center you will support the operation and maintenance of mission-critical infrastructure within a data center environment. You will assist in managing building systems including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and life safety, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and uptime. You will perform preventative and emergency maintenance, coordinate with vendors and contractors, and support 24/7 operations. You will also contribute to procedural development, safety compliance, and long-term infrastructure planning. This position will work a 2nd shift schedule consisting of 12-hour shifts, approximately from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM.

Responsibilities:
•    Assist with the operation, inspection, maintenance, and monitoring of mission critical equipment and building systems within the data center environment.
•    Support preventative, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities for electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, power, and life safety systems.
•    Perform routine inspections, scheduled maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of facility equipment and systems.
•    Assist with equipment testing and preventative maintenance activities, including filter changes, generator testing, and UPS/ATS/STS transfer operations.
•    Monitor building systems and report equipment issues, discrepancies, trends, and abnormal conditions to facility management and operations teams.
•    Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors to support maintenance activities, equipment installations, and service delivery.
•    Assist with maintaining maintenance schedules, inventory of critical spare parts, and facility documentation.
•    Support operational procedures and programs including change control, safety compliance, work rules, and standard operating procedures.
•    Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection reports, and operational documentation in company systems.
•    Support data center uptime, reliability, and operational efficiency initiatives.
 

Qualifications:
•    High School Degree or Equivalent required
•    Licenses/Certificates/Designations: License in Mechanical, HVAC or Electrical Field, military training experience, or other related field preferred
•    3 years of experience as a Critical Facilities/Maintenance Technician in data center, mission critical environment, or other relevant experience
•    Knowledge of mechanical or electrical systems necessary, construction / project planning, building controls, fire systems, and security systems
•    Knowledge of building automation systems
•    Knowledge of CMMS, ticketing, work order systems preferred
•    Technically proficient in planning and scheduling, and exhibit excellent organizational skills preferred
•    Must possess strong communication skills
•    Ability to work cooperatively with internal administration groups, and effectively negotiate with customers and contractors to reach mutually acceptable terms and conditions preferred
•    Proficiency with MS Excel, MS Word


Working Environment: Data Center – The data center work environment is a highly secure, physically demanding, and structured operation, characterized by its loud, controlled temperature conditions and 24/7/365 uptime. The environment demands a high attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills to manage and troubleshoot critical equipment during regular operation and in emergency situations.  Lifting up to 50 lbs, regular bending, stooping, climbing and long periods of walking / standing will be required.

Physical Expectations: 
•    Work is physically strenuous and workers are required to lift heavy packages up to 50 pounds.
•    Work may require excessive bending or stooping. 
•    Employee required to walk long distances repeatedly throughout the day.  
•    Employee required to use hand tools.
 

#LI-LS1

Salary.com Estimation for Critical Facilities Technician - Data Center (2nd Shift) in Birmingham, AL
$36,622 to $46,926
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Critical Facilities Technician - Data Center (2nd Shift)?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Critical Facilities Technician - Data Center (2nd Shift) career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$41,442 - $52,634
Income Estimation: 
$48,653 - $61,184
Income Estimation: 
$59,033 - $73,934
Income Estimation: 
$68,020 - $86,576
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Wesco

  • Wesco Columbiana, AL
  • Job Description As the Critical Facilities Technician - Data Center you will support the operation and maintenance of mission-critical infrastructure withi... more
  • Just Posted

  • Wesco Grand Haven, MI
  • Store Associate Job Description At Wesco, Putting our Customers First, Keeps us Going. Your local Wesco is hiring! Currently seeking Part Time Sales Associ... more
  • Just Posted

  • Wesco Gray, TN
  • Job Description As a Representative - Inside Sales, you will interact with existing customers, to increase sales of the Company's products and/or services.... more
  • Just Posted

  • Wesco Pittsburgh, PA
  • Job Description As the Analyst - Rebate you will be responsible for in-depth data mining and analysis of supplier SPA reconciliation. You will work directl... more
  • Just Posted


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Critical Facilities Technician - Data Center (2nd Shift) jobs in the Birmingham, AL area that may be a better fit.

  • Wesco Birmingham, AL
  • As the Critical Facilities Technician - Data Center you will support the operation and maintenance of mission-critical infrastructure within a data center ... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Wesco Columbiana, AL
  • Job Description As the Critical Facilities Technician - Data Center you will support the operation and maintenance of mission-critical infrastructure withi... more
  • 1 Day Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!