Forever On! From the start in 2008, T5 has been focused on supporting enterprise and hyperscale customers with customized data center solutions. Today, we remain dedicated to an unrivaled level of quality that extends across the lifecycle of the core data center ranging from customized turnkey development, facilities management and data center operations to customized construction needs worldwide!
The world' biggest companies trust T5 with their data center operations.
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Job Description:
The Critical Facilities Technician (CFT) is responsible for all aspects of data center operations related to critical and non-critical infrastructure, equipment, and systems. They will participate in an unwavering attitude and commitment to safety and reliability within the Data Center. The CFT will drive continual improvements to the operational excellence of the data center by adhering to company standards and industry best practices. They will have a mindset of ongoing learning and development. Any resource who has not completed Level I training within 30 days of employment, and Level II training within 60 days of employment, will not be allowed to work on shift by themselves without a resource that has completed both Level I and II training.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Operate and maintain critical and non-critical data center infrastructure, equipment, and systems
Work with a team of CFTs to deliver total availability (100% uptime) while minimizing risks
Monitor power, cooling capacity, and environmental conditions within the data halls
Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) as a tool to manage all planned and unplanned data center work
Perform preventive maintenance on data center electrical and mechanical equipment
Assist with the development, revision, and execution of approximately 200 operating procedures and preventive maintenance inspections, and perform quality control reviews to ensure accuracy, clarity, and continual improvement
Assist with the development of Data Center standards and policies when necessary
Resolve all electrical and mechanical issues within the Data Center quickly while minimizing risk and properly communicate issues to the appropriate chain of command
Respond to emergencies and critical issues as necessary and work independently and as a team, according to staffing and situation, towards complete recovery
Troubleshoot and document technical issues, escalates as appropriate, and ensure issue resolution
Assist with planning on all corrective issues
Assist and/or complete physical and logical installations of T5 services
Maintain accurate facility data including, rounds, PM work orders, change management, etc.
Maintain strict adherence to change control activities
Manage assigned workflow tasks in order to provide timely turnaround
Escort and work effectively with outside contractors, ensure they are abiding by critical facility work rules
Complete facility rounds at the beginning of each shift to ensure data center and grounds upkeep
Follow T5 data center corporate policies and procedures
Participate in facility training programs on a regular basis
Assist in facility operations, as required
Participate in construction and commissioning, as directed by the CFM
Work shifts to support 24—7 data center operation, and have flexibility in work hours to cover other shifts
On call emergency support as required
Adhere to all federal and local safety laws
Complete other such duties consistent with your role as you may be assigned by T5FM management
Qualifications:
EDUCATION OR EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE
High school degree, required
Prior military or technical school training, preferred
5+ years experience in Mission Critical Environments
Electrical or mechanical license, preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, and balance
Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl using both arms and legs
Ability to pick-up minimum 60 lbs.
Ability to reach with both hands and arms
Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects
Ability to smell, talk and hear
Ability to use hands and arms to reach, handle, feel, and type
Ability to see at close and distance ranges and the ability to see and correctly distinguish color
Ability to work inside and outside
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
T5 Data Centers is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
