Data Center Facilities Technician

Data Center Facilities Technician

Join an innovative team at Salute to support hyperscale data center clients worldwide. We are seeking a dynamic, experienced technician to drive operational excellence and customer uptime.

$31.00/hr – $31.00/hr

Salute is a leading provider of cutting‑edge data center infrastructure services. We deliver sustainable solutions, unparalleled reliability, and outstanding customer service to a global client base.

• Develop creative strategies to minimize operational costs while improving efficiency across Mechanical, Electrical, and Fire Life Safety systems.
• Test performance of electromechanical assemblies and electronic volt meters.
• Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and technical orders to determine process sequences.
• Inspect equipment for defects, leaks, and potential issues.
• Install electrical/electronic parts and hardware in housings/assemblies using hand tools.
• Align, fit, or assemble component parts using hand and power tools.
• Operate, monitor, and maintain Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Life Safety, Security Systems, Building Monitoring Systems, and Control systems.
• Analyze systems to ensure best practice for internal and external customers.
• Provide feedback on the effectiveness of existing standards and processes.
• Work with contractors and consultants to review quality assurance for all system expansions, corrections, and upgrades.
• Collaborate on aggressive preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Collaborate on determining maintenance requirements for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire life safety, and security systems.
• Provide smart/remote hands assistance within specified SLA.
• Move/add/change hardware install including labeling, power connectivity, and network cable connectivity.

• 100% completion of documentation, notification, escalation, tracking, and follow‑up of all incidents and requests.
• 100% accurate and timely submission of timesheet documentation in Field Service.
• 100% fulfillment of contractual expectations defined by Client SOW specific to scheduled service delivery and revenue expectations.
• 100% completion of required Talent LMS based training courses as assigned.
• 100% adherence to Salute Mission Critical safety standards and best practices.
• 100% adherence to client security/privacy practices and expectations.

• Track and trend MEP system and equipment operational characteristics.
• Collaborate with fit‑outs, system expansions, corrections, upgrades, and equipment commissioning.
• Collaborate with tracking annual budgets.
• Relate status of planned maintenance programs.
• Attend certain high‑level meetings and take notes and action items.
• Serve in a technical writing capacity for procedures, preventive/corrective maintenance activities, and EOPs.

• Level I – Associate’s Degree or minimum of 2 years’ experience in electrical/mechanical industry.
• Level II – Associate’s Degree or minimum of 3 years’ experience in electrical/mechanical industry.
• Level III – Bachelor of Science in Engineering or minimum of 5 years’ experience in electrical/mechanical industry.
• Understanding of mechanical, electrical, fire life safety systems, LAN/wireless network systems used in a data center.
• Hands‑eye aptitude for tape rotation, rack and stack of equipment, inventory hardware, power cycle devices, and patch cable install/removal.
• Mechanical aptitude for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting large commercial and industrial systems.
• Certification in CPR/First Aid, NFPA 70 E, and OSHA forklift training.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs or greater.

• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70 E, NFPA 72, NFPA 25, and building codes.
• Knowledge of networking concepts.
• Current knowledge of industrial safety practices.
• Ability to utilize integrated critical monitoring systems.
• Critical thinking and complex problem solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ticket system literacy.
• Basic customer service principles.
• Hand, hearing, head, eye, fall, electrical, and ladder safety protection.