Critical Facilities HVAC Field Technician (Data Centers)

Picture the heartbeat of a data center: rows of servers relying on precisely tuned cooling and mechanical systems to run nonstop. As our technician, you’re the guardian of that rhythm—installing, maintaining, and restoring equipment so uptime never wavers. You’ll travel as needed to work on mission-critical environments where safety, speed, and accuracy define success.

What your day can look like

You start by reviewing overnight alerts and maintenance logs. Onsite, you walk down CRAC/CRAH units and chilled water components, verify setpoints, and perform scheduled PMs. A sudden temperature deviation triggers a service call—you diagnose airflow and control sequences, replace a suspect component, and restore stability. In the afternoon, you assist with startup and commissioning for new equipment, share best practices with a junior tech, and close the day documenting performance trends and repairs.

Core responsibilities

• Safely perform maintenance, service, and troubleshooting in live data centers and other mission-critical settings
• Inspect, maintain, and repair cooling systems, including CRAC/CRAH units, chilled water systems, pumps, and related mechanical equipment
• Execute preventative maintenance to drive reliability and maximize uptime
• Diagnose issues with cooling, air distribution, temperature control, and overall equipment performance
• Support installation, startup, and commissioning of new mechanical and cooling assets
• Respond to service calls and complete timely repairs on critical systems to minimize downtime
• Offer technical guidance and field support to fellow technicians
• Accurately document maintenance tasks, corrective actions, and system performance data
• Follow safety procedures and operational standards specific to mission-critical facilities
• Obtain an NCCER Performance Evaluator credential and contribute to ongoing learning and development

What you bring

• 5+ years working with mechanical, cooling, or critical infrastructure systems—ideally in data centers or similar high-availability facilities
• Deep understanding of mechanical systems supporting data center operations
• Hands-on knowledge of cooling systems, airflow management, chilled water systems, and environmental controls
• Experience executing equipment startups and commissioning activities
• Comfort with service tools, test instruments, and diagnostics used in critical facilities
• Calm, methodical troubleshooting skills under pressure
• Clear, professional communication—constant interaction with site escorts and facility teams is part of the job
• High School Diploma required; technical school preferred
• OSHA 10 preferred; EPA Certification preferred
• Valid Driver’s License required

Physical demands

Regular standing, walking, and sitting; frequent talking and hearing in person and via phone; use of hands and fingers for tools and controls; reaching; routine stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching; ability to lift up to 50 pounds; and driving.

Benefits

The company covers most of your health insurance premium and contributes to your HSA. You’ll also receive dental and vision benefits, a 401(k) with employer match, employer-paid life and disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and 10 paid holidays each year.

Preferred proficiency

Commercial/Industrial HVAC Service Technician.