Data Center Facilities Technician III, Controls
Cedar Rapids, IA, USA · Full-time · Posted Oct 14, 2026
- Experience
- 5 years in controls/automation in an industrial or commercial environment. Preferred: 5 years in controls/automation, construction/technical environment, or a related field.
- Education
- Associate's degree, trade school certification, or other certified training in a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- Not eligible for U.S. immigration sponsorship; candidates must be able to work 100% onsite.
About the job
Operates, monitors, maintains, and repairs data center facilities and controls systems, responding to abnormal conditions and supporting new equipment commissioning.
What you'll do
- Inspect, maintain, and repair data center systems, including PLCs, access control, alarms, and SCADA.
- Monitor, log, and alarm systems; respond to abnormal conditions in facilities systems and equipment.
- Support startup, commissioning, and integration of new controls equipment and systems.
What they ask for
- Associate's degree, trade school certification, other certified training in a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience in controls/automation in an industrial or commercial environment.
- Ability to participate in material handling tasks involving up to 50 lbs and use required safety equipment.
- Ability to work non-standard hours and differing work rotations/shifts.
Nice to have
- Industry standard system administration certifications, such as CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, or Certified Windows or Linux system administrator.
- Experience in data centers, hospitals, power plants, or laboratories.
Pay
$105000 - $145000 USD base salary
Tools
PLCs, SCADA, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Windows, Linux
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