Mission Critical HVAC/Mechanical Services Technician
Job in
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, 30301, USA
Listed on 2026-06-03
Listing for:
Stratacuity
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-03
Job specializations:
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Engineering
HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Mechanical Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job#: 3031275
Job Description:
Position Summary
The Mission Critical HVAC / Mechanical Services Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and servicing mechanical and HVAC systems that directly support data center uptime and reliability. Unlike traditional comfort-cooling roles, this position operates in high-availability environments where procedural compliance, redundancy awareness, and precision execution are mandatory.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on data center mechanical systems, including but not limited to:
* CRAH / CRAC units
* Chilled water systems
* Pumps, valves, strainers, and heat exchangers
* Cooling towers, adiabatic systems, and fluid loops
* DX, split, and supplemental cooling systems
* Execute work through our field management system using approved MOPs, SOPs, and change-management processes.
* Maintain system redundancy and awareness of upstream/downstream impacts.
* Respond to alarms, degraded performance, and emergency service calls per SLA.
* Document all work, readings, inspections, and system conditions accurately.
* Follow strict safety protocols (LOTO, PPE, site rules, confined space, etc.).
* Participate in on-call rotations and scheduled maintenance windows.
* Complete required overall company and data center specific training via Upchurch University LMS DC|MC program.
Level Differentiation & Expectations
Level I - Foundational Mission Critical Technician
Primary Focus:
Execution, safety, learning
* Performs PM and basic CM tasks under supervision.
* Supports inspections, filter changes, belt replacements, lubrication, and visual checks.
* Learns data center environments, redundancy concepts, and uptime risk.
* Accurately records readings and follows procedures step-by-step.
* Escalates abnormal conditions promptly.
* Developing familiarity with:
* CRAH/CRAC fundamentals
* Chilled water basics
* Data center etiquette and live-site work
Typical Experience
* 0-2 years HVAC/mechanical experience
* Entry into data center or critical environments
Level II - Intermediate Mission Critical Technician
Primary Focus:
Independent execution, troubleshooting
* Independently performs PM and CM on assigned systems.
* Troubleshoots alarms, performance degradation, and control issues.
* Executes approved MOPs with limited oversight.
* Coordinates with controls, electrical, and operations teams.
* Identifies early failure indicators and recommends corrective actions.
* Begins system-level ownership of specific assets (e.g. CRAH, pumps).
* Supports outage planning and maintenance window execution.
Typical Experience
* 2-5 years HVAC/mechanical experience
* Prior data center, industrial, or critical facility exposure preferred
Level III - Senior / Lead Mission Critical Technician
Primary Focus:
System ownership, leadership, reliability
* Serves as technical authority for assigned mechanical systems.
* Leads execution of complex MOPs, outages, and recovery procedures.
* Performs advanced diagnostics and root-cause analysis.
* Reviews and improves SOPs, PM scopes, and maintenance strategies.
* Mentors Level I and II technicians.
* Interfaces directly with client operations and service management.
* Supports condition-based and predictive maintenance programs.
* Identifies risk, reliability gaps, and lifecycle improvement opportunities.
Typical Experience
* 5+ years HVAC/mechanical experience
* Strong mission-critical or data center background
Qualifications
* High school diploma or equivalent; technical/vocational training preferred
* EPA Section 608 Certification (Universal or applicable type)
* Ability to read:
* P&IDs
* Mechanical schedules
* OEM documentation
* MOPs and SOPs
* Valid driver's license
* Ability to work in live critical environments
Preferred / Differentiators
* CRAH / CRAC experience
* Chilled water plant exposure
* BAS/BMS familiarity
* OEM certifications
* OSHA 10 / 30
* Experience in data centers, hospitals, or industrial facilities
Physical & Work Environment
* Lift up to 50 lbs
* Work in raised-floor environments, rooftops, and equipment rooms
* Exposure to noise, airflow, and operational equipment
* Ability to work nights, weekends, and on-call rotations
Equal Employment…
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