What certifications do I need for this role?

A Journeyman Electrician license is typically required. Many data center projects also prefer or require an OSHA 30 card and NFPA 70E arc flash training. Some sites require an IBEW card for union work.

Is this job union or non-union?

This is a non-union position. Compensation and benefits are set directly by the employer.

This is a night shift position. Exact hours vary by employer but generally run from late evening through early morning.

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ElectricalFull-Time

Critical Facilities Technician

Serverfarm

ATL1

$25 – $30/hr

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Shift: Night Shift

Job Description

Serverfarm is a leading developer and operator of data centers with over 750+ locations and key customer relationships in 45 countries. We're revolutionizing how data centers operate across North America, Western Europe, and Israel, serving the world's leading technology and hyperscale companies. With Manulife Investment Management's acquisition in 2023 and our award-winning InCommand platform we're positioned for explosive growth as AI adoption and cloud migration drive unprecedented demand for data center capacity.

A career at Serverfarm means being at the forefront of digital infrastructure innovation, where your work directly impacts how the world's data is managed and secured. As we target 4x growth over the next four years, you'll have unprecedented opportunities to take on new challenges, develop cutting-edge skills, and grow your career across our expanding global operations.

Join our team of innovators and help shape the future of sustainable data centers while building a career without boundaries.

The Data Center Technician is responsible for the reliable operation, maintenance, and optimization of mission-critical data center infrastructure. This role serves as a technical authority on shift, leading operational execution, mentoring junior technicians, and ensuring adherence to safety, change management, and operational excellence standards. The Data Center Technician plays a key role in protecting critical load, reducing operational risk, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The shift for this role alternates 4 days on, 4 off, alternating day shift to night shift (and vice-versa). Shifts are 12 hours, 6AM to 6PM and 6PM to 6AM.

Key Accountabilities

—Ensure that all MEP plant and distribution infrastructure is operated and maintained in a safe manner, to best industry practice and within manufacturers recommendations.

—Monitor power and environmental conditions within all critical spaces within the facility.

—Perform assigned maintenance tasks in accordance with SF practices utilizing the internal CMMS.

—Assist with planning and scheduling corrective maintenance activities

—Escort and support outside contractors, ensuring they are abiding SF work rules and processes

—Respond to site incidents, execute appropriate MOP/EOP documentation to resolve and/or mitigate issues and communicate to manage throughout event.

—Support and follow all SF Change Control policies and procedures.

—Perform site rounds and report any issues found to site management.

—Participate in construction and commissioning activities as directed by site management

—Adhere to all local, state and federal safety laws and requirements

—Complete other duties as assigned by the management team

—Participate in and support MOP/SOP/EOP documentation process for site.

—Participate in and support the development of site policies and standards

—Work with site team members to deliver 100% uptime of critical infrastructure

—High school diploma, GED, or equivalent AND 2+ years experience working in a Data Center with proven success in delivering customer requirements in a critical technology environment

—Evidence of self-management and alignment with ever-changing priorities

—Good written and oral communication skills, tenacity, and working to a high level of accuracy

Serverfarm is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace and offers paid time off, paid holidays, 401k and FULL coverage medical, dental and vision. Our compensation philosophy rewards employees for achieving the values and objectives aligned with the company’s goals and strategic initiatives.

The listed salary range for this position is an estimate based on the competitive job market. Final compensation will be based on your own individual skills, experience, and location.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this role. They are not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all possible responsibilities and duties. We encourage you to apply even if your experience isn't an exact match to the job description.

The listed salary range for this position is an estimate based on the competitive job market. Final compensation will be based on your own individual skills, experience, and location.

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