Cologix, Inc. · 17 hours ago
Data Center Technician, Mechanical
Ashburn, VA
Contract
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expCologix is a leading North America network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale edge data center company. The Data Center Technician, Mechanical is responsible for the daily operations and maintenance of the Data Center Campus, including monitoring and responding to irregular conditions, performing preventative maintenance, and managing vendor maintenance of critical infrastructure equipment.
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Responsibilities
Perform facility walkthroughs, recording readings of electrical/mechanical equipment and maintaining the related reports
Monitor, operate, maintain, and respond to irregular events associated with the facility, including, but not limited to mechanical, electrical, network, security, and building controls
Lead the troubleshooting process and repairs in the event of equipment failure and providing recommendations to prevent re-occurrences
Perform preventative maintenance items including, but not limited to generator runs, filter replacements, battery readings, elevator tests, sprinkler room inspections, loading dock levelers, and security gates
Assist vendors with maintenance and repairs to the mechanical system, generators, fire detection/suppression, security, and building management systems
Inspect the facility lighting systems, grounds, and equipment to ensure safe conditions. Identify hazards that may need remedied and initiate corrective action
Create and/or update cases in a timely manner within the ticketing system for internal requests or those initiated by customers. These cases could be service orders, remote hands, access requests, shipping/receiving, network, maintenance, or repair related
Monitor and respond to security, environmental, and BMS/EPMS equipment monitoring systems in a timely manner
Manage and maintain detailed site documentation for inventory, intra-building fiber connectivity, cross connects, network connections, access points, cameras, access control, VESDAs, fire extinguishers, elevators, utility readings, and waste tracking
Assist co-workers, vendors, and customers with other tasks as needed
Receive and track incoming packages to the loading docks. Relocate packages or pallets within the building with pallet jacks and carts
Accountable for maintaining security procedures, assisting with SOC Audit reporting, occasionally staffing of the security office, working access request cases, escorting vendors/customers to and from secure areas
Assist with the overall cleanliness of the facility and campus
Position will involve frequent walking, standing, climbing stairs, bending, pushing, reaching, lifting, and occasional use of hand trucks, ladders, and manual/electric lifts
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Strong written, verbal, and inter-personal skills
2 or more years of work experience in a data center environment or equivalent
Certifications - BICSI / DCCA / AMP ACT I & ACT II Certified
Computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Visio, etc
Functional knowledge of networking, low-voltage cabling, access control, security, and critical infrastructure (Generators, HVAC, RTU, DOAS, Chillers, High-Voltage Electrical Systems, UPS, Fire System, etc.) found in Mission Critical Facilities
Capable of working with hand tools, digital multi-meters, cable testers, and OTDR
Ability to write a Method of Procedure (MOP) for Preventative Maintenance, installation, and repair activities
Strong knowledge of NFPA Fire and Life Safety
Comfortable working in a fast-paced 24/7 environment with flexibility to work various shifts, after-hours, weekends when needed and available for on-call support
Autonomous with team spirit
Company
Cologix, Inc.
Cologix is reinventing the edge—supporting your digital infrastructure journey with robust interconnection at our digital edge and hyperscale edge data centers.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$2.52B2025-07-21Debt Financing· $525M
2024-10-24Undisclosed· $500M
2024-10-24Debt Financing· $1B
Leadership Team
Bill Fathers
CEO
Dawn Smith
President
Recent News
2025-10-23
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