Job Title: Critical Facility Maintenance Technician (CFMT)

Location: Ashburn, VA

Reports To: Facility Manager

Compensation: $40–$47/hour

Schedule: Full-Time | Occasional Overtime & Weekend Shifts Required

Keep Innovation Running. Join a Team Where Maintenance Meets Mission.

Highr1 is proud to partner with a leading data center innovator dedicated to operational excellence, diversity, sustainability, and employee well-being. As a Critical Facility Maintenance Technician (CFMT), you’ll support critical infrastructure operations within a high-performance environment, where your hands-on skills, attention to detail, and customer-first mindset will help power the digital world.

What You’ll Do

Under the direction of the Facility Manager, your responsibilities will include:

Supporting the maintenance and operations of critical and non-critical systems, including:
- HVAC systems
- Plumbing and mechanical systems
- Emergency power generators
- Fire detection/suppression systems
- Life safety and temperature control systems
- Building Management Systems (BMS) and digital tools (e.g., CCTV, card access, fire alarms)
Completing work through an electronic ticketing system—tracking preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance campus-wide
Performing general building maintenance including patching, painting, light electrical troubleshooting (bulbs, ballasts, fuses), and plumbing fixes
Operating tools and machinery such as drills, routers, sanders, saws, planers, and hand tools
Conducting routine facility inspections and documenting safety, maintenance, and operational needs
Supporting inventory, supply movement, and basic facilities logistics
Remaining flexible with scheduling, including extended hours or weekend shifts as needed

What You Bring

2–5 years of hands-on facility maintenance experience (data center experience a plus)
High school diploma or GED required
Working knowledge of electrical or mechanical systems in mission-critical environments preferred
Familiarity with MS Office and ability to learn electronic maintenance management tools
Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with a professional and tactful demeanor

Physical Requirements

Regular movement, including walking, standing, grasping, climbing ladders, and lifting up to 75 lbs.
Ability to work in varied physical environments and respond to the demands of a fast-paced facility setting
Reasonable accommodations will be provided as needed

Why Work With Us?

Innovation Culture: Work for a partner focused on next-gen data center design and operations
Strong Benefits: Comprehensive medical plans, generous 401(k) match with immediate vesting, and Gympass access
Community Focus: Participate in fun team events, volunteer programs, and sustainability initiatives

Ready to Elevate Your Career?

Join Highr1 and be a part of something essential. Apply today to help keep mission-critical infrastructure running smoothly in one of the most advanced data environments in the world.

Critical Facilities Maintenance Technician