Lead Facility Maintenance Handyman

Lead Critical Facilities Technician - Frederick, MD

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

At Aligned Data Centers, not only do we celebrate success across our platform, we celebrate the very teams that drive and support that success! Our culture is founded in passion, engineered from innovation, and driven by the pursuit of operational excellence. We are a company dedicated to driving positive change in the industry through continuous data center innovation, diversity and inclusion, and corporate sustainability.

We realize not only is providing a comprehensive benefits package important, but we also provide a generous 401k match with immediate vesting, free membership to Gympass which provides our employees a rich health and wellness benefit and competitive time off plan. Giving back and having fun is important to our team whether it be serving our communities or employee and customer events. As part of our exciting growth, we are currently searching for a Lead Critical Facilities Technician.

Under the direction of the Facility Manager (FM), this position requires extensive hands-on analysis, maintenance and troubleshooting of facility operations within Aligned Data Centers. This position is also responsible for the coordination and training of all team members.

As LCFT, you will own your site during your scheduled shift. This means you will be the first point of escalation for all CFTs/CFMTs on shift. directing and delegating to the on-shift techs to ensure a safe, organized, productive, and responsive day. All while maintaining constant knowledge of site health, and re-prioritizing tasks as needed.

Monitor building operations and virtually tour properties constantly during scheduled shift. (Respond immediately to emergency situations (fire, evacuation, equipment failure, etc.) and customer concerns, and appropriately escalate.

Respond immediately to site incidents (equipment failure, SLA violation, system deviation, etc.) Support the development and execution of new hire and ongoing training materials and programs to include the following areas: Qual Card, SNOW, BMS, procedure compliance and approvals, QA/QC, drills, and continued technical and safety training.

Actively support the FM with coordination and management of team schedules, PTO, and shift swaps.

Oversee and coordinate all Customer Service (SNOW) request to Operations; working with FM as needed to ensure proper process is followed for more complicated requests or projects.

Work with the FM to support all construction projects and activities including: CR's, safety, risk mitigation, and project handoff procedures.

Responsible for site preventative maintenance on all site assets (critical and non-critical equipment). This includes organization, delegation, and quality assurance of in-house PMs; ensuring timely completion and proper WO (work order) tracking in CMMS, as well as assisting/delegating assistance for on-site completion of contracted PMs coordinated by the Maintenance Program Manager (MPM).

Responsible for site predictive and corrective maintenance on all site assets (critical and non-critical equipment).This includes scheduling, research, collaboration with contractors, development of processes, quality assurance, and proper WO tracking in CMMS to ensure any deficiencies on site are resolved with urgency to minimize risk and impact to Customers.

Support all areas of operation. Leads should have, and continue to develop, a solid understanding of how to safely operate/delegate operation of HVAC systems, plumbing installations, generators, UPSs, PDUs, STSs, electrical switchgear, fire detection and suppression systems, life safety systems, temperature control systems, building management systems, and digital systems (including fire alarm, duress, card access, CCTV).

Ensure all work performed on site is in strict accordance with governing MOP/SOP/EOP/CR procedures and maintenance work instructions. Oversees work efforts of third-party work on site for safe and compliant operation; Work closely with FM and MPM to ensure proper parts are ordered for any predictive, preventative, and corrective maintenance identified; as well as establishing and maintaining a robust and tracked inventory of critical spare parts for all system types.

Understand the engineering design, operational aspects, and SOOs of all electrical systems, mechanical systems, and fire systems.

Ensure a safe work environment by verifying site safety rules are always being followed by any individuals or groups on site. Work to develop and improve processes to ensure continuous innovation and improvement of Aligned's operation and services.

Not only among the local team, but extended to other Operations teams and departments in the company.

High school diploma and minimum 3-5 years' experience in electrical or mechanical critical facilities support; or 7+ years' experience as HVAC or mechanical technician.

Electrical/Mechanical certifications preferred.

Able to work overtime and longer shifts if needed at the site (greater than 12 hours)

Computer skills required: MS Office.

Hourly Pay Range: $48.00-54.00/hr, plus quarterly bonuses

Aligned Data Centers is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our team members. Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts: HSA with employer contribution for eligible participants. FSA's offered for health and dependent care to increase tax savings.

Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with company match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability (with medical election)

Voluntary life, critical illness, legal, and additional disability coverage

Employee assistance program (EAP), Wellhub gym membership, and other wellness initiatives

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