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dataairflow
Facility Service Technician — Mechanical
dataairflow· Commissioning
About this role
About Your Role
The Facility Service Technician — Mechanical is a Data Airflow (DAF) employee deployed as embedded supplemental support staff within a client data center facility. Day-to-day directives and operational priorities are driven by the client’s facility management team, including their Director of Operations, Facility Manager(s), and Engineering Manager(s). This role is critical to sustaining the mechanical reliability of a large-scale, mission-critical data center environment. The technician operates, inspects, maintains, and troubleshoots a broad range of mechanical and cooling infrastructure systems to ensure continuous uptime and performance.
What You’ll Do (Job Responsibilities)
● Perform routine and corrective maintenance on mechanical systems, including centrifugal chillers, pumps, fans, motors, and heat rejection equipment such as dry coolers, cooling towers, and condensers.
● Operate, monitor, and document performance of cooling infrastructure, including CRAHs, CRACs, AHUs, fan walls, fan coils, and equivalent systems.
● Maintain and troubleshoot Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems, packaged rooftop units (RTUs), and DX compressor systems.
● Manage refrigerant safely in accordance with EPA Section 608 regulations and site-specific EHS protocols.
● Monitor, navigate, and document Building Automation System (BAS) and Building Management System (BMS) platforms; Tridium Niagara controls experience strongly preferred.
● Support Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) troubleshooting, programming verification, and preventive maintenance.
● Conduct and document regular building rounds, recording readings from mechanical and environmental monitoring points.
● Execute preventive maintenance (PM) work orders, method of procedure (MOP) tasks, and corrective maintenance activities within client SLA requirements.
● Coordinate with client engineering staff, third-party vendors, and service contractors for scheduled maintenance and emergent repairs.
● Assist in root cause analysis (RCA) and incident documentation following abnormal system events or equipment failures.
● Maintain accurate records within the facility’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
● Uphold all DAF and site-specific safety standards, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and permit-to-work requirements.
● Other duties as assigned.
What You’ll Need to Get the Job Done:
● 3+ years of hands-on mechanical maintenance experience in a data center, mission-critical facility, industrial, or equivalent environment.
● Demonstrated proficiency with centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, pumps, fans, and associated mechanical systems.
● EPA Section 608 Universal Refrigerant Handling Certification (required).
● Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, equipment schematics, and sequence-of-operations documentation.
● Solid understanding of HVAC principles, hydronic systems, and mechanical system integration.
● Strong troubleshooting capability with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex mechanical failures under pressure.
● Familiarity with BAS/BMS platforms for system monitoring and alarm response.
● Experience with CMMS platforms to log work orders, track PM completion, and document findings.
● Preferred: Experience with Tridium Niagara BAS/BMS controls platform.
● Preferred: Trade school, technical certification, or associate degree in HVAC, mechanical engineering technology, or a related field.
● Preferred: OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
● Physical ability to perform the demands of the role: prolonged standing and walking, working in confined spaces, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
● Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.
Data Airflow is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the Facility Service Technician — Mechanical position at dataairflow?
The salary for this Facility Service Technician — Mechanical role at dataairflow is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Facility Service Technician — Mechanical position at dataairflow located?
This Facility Service Technician — Mechanical role at dataairflow is based in Buffalo, New York, United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Facility Service Technician — Mechanical role at dataairflow full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full Time position. It is posted as a Facility Service Technician — Mechanical role in the Commissioning department at dataairflow.
Which team or department does the Facility Service Technician — Mechanical at dataairflow belong to?
This Facility Service Technician — Mechanical position is part of the Commissioning department at dataairflow. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Facility Service Technician — Mechanical position at dataairflow?
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When was the Facility Service Technician — Mechanical job at dataairflow posted?
This Facility Service Technician — Mechanical position at dataairflow was posted on Jun 19, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Facility Service Technician — Mechanical
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