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Flexential

Hybrid IT services with data centers

Critical Facilities Engineer 1

Building & Property MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDouglasville, GA, USA$34 - $36 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • One year of data center experience.
  • At least one year of experience with root cause analysis and troubleshooting or problem solving.
  • Experience working with building automation.
  • At least one year of experience in a critical infrastructure environment.
  • Basic understanding of the electrical and mechanical systems involved in critical data center operations, including feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, ATS units, PDU units, chillers, pumps, air handling units, and CRAH units.
  • Applicable trade experience.
  • A minimum of 30 hours per week must be devoted to work directly related to the Douglasville, Georgia data centers, with physical presence required at the Douglasville site.
  • Ability to sit for extended periods, walk or stand for 50% of the time, use a keyboard at a moderate or advanced level, and lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license and insurance.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and repair electrical, mechanical, and HVAC equipment at assigned data centers to support mission-critical uptime of 99.999% or higher.
  • Provide hands-on training to the Technical Assistance Associate team as required and maintain a strong working relationship with the team.
  • Meet 24/7 facility on-call responsibilities.
  • Monitor and maintain the operation, maintenance, and repair of mission-critical equipment and systems supporting 24/7 data center operations, achieving 99.999% uptime and 100% compliance with customer service-level agreements.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, engineering specifications, project plans, and other technical documents.
  • Drive change toward operational excellence goals.
  • Identify constraints and propose solutions.
  • Assist with disaster recovery dry-run exercises.
  • Assist with commissioning efforts.
  • Maintain Authority Having Jurisdiction requirements.
  • Maintain and implement change windows in accordance with company policies.
  • Assist in provisioning power for customer orders and performing other assigned electrical modifications while maintaining a safe work environment.
  • Assist with off-hours and weekend maintenance activities when required.
  • Assist with reports on customer utilization, including space and power.
  • Read Methods of Procedure and Standard Operating Procedures for data center maintenance and operations.
  • Perform assigned facility rounds to ensure equipment operation, aesthetics, and cleanliness.
  • Monitor and respond to facility equipment alerts.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management.
  • Travel up to 5% of the time.

Desired Qualifications

  • Electrical or mechanical certifications.
  • An associate's degree or higher in a relevant engineering discipline.
  • At least two years of experience working in data centers, with an emphasis on building and equipment operation.
  • Participation in management, soft skill, and emotional intelligence training.
  • Ability to meet or exceed functional and technical depth and complexity.

About the Company

Flexential

Hybrid IT services with data centers

Flexential provides tailored hybrid IT solutions, including colocation, cloud, connectivity, data protection, and managed services through its FlexAnywhere platform. It operates over 40 data centers in 19 U.S. markets, totaling more than three million square feet, serving enterprises in healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing. The FlexAnywhere platform offers a unified interface to manage infrastructure, connect to major cloud providers like AWS and Google Cloud, and scale resources on demand, enabling customers to run high-density computing and complex IT workloads. The company differentiates itself through its national footprint, focus on flexibility and customer needs, and an integrated suite of hybrid IT services delivered via a single platform. Its goal is to help clients digitally transform by providing customizable, scalable IT infrastructure that supports initiatives like AI and machine learning and adapts to changing business requirements.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$833.4M
Headquarters
Centennial, CO
Founded
2000

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