Job#: 3031411 Job Description: Critical Facility Technician Location: Raleigh, NC - 5 days onsite Shift: 7a-4pm Mon-Friday After 6 months the shift will move to Sat-Sun 12am-12pm, Wed-Thurs 4pm- 12am (Mon, Tues & Fri off) Employment Type: 12 month contract that is likely to convert to full time Pay Rate: $40/hr W2 Role Overview We are seeking a Critical Facility Technician to ensure the continuous operation of all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within a data center and large critical administrative facility. This role involves performing preventative maintenance, daily corrective work, and responding to emergency issues to maintain greater than 99.99% uptime for mission-critical systems. The technician will provide onsite support, monitor third-party vendors, and assist with project management under the guidance of senior staff. Key Responsibilities Perform preventative maintenance and daily corrective work on critical facility equipment. Provide immediate response to emergency issues to ensure operational continuity. Serve as onsite physical support, following the leadership of the Senior Critical Facility Technician. Monitor the work of onsite third-party vendors to ensure compliance with standards. Assist with the management of small projects from conception to completion. Conduct daily hands-on troubleshooting and operation of electrical and mechanical equipment. Support the implementation and execution of site-specific training exercises. Deliver on key milestones and document project results for communication to leadership. Required Qualifications Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with troubleshooting and operations of equipment including, but not limited to, fire and life safety systems, stand-by diesel generators, switchgear, UPS's, PDU's, AHU's, chillers, cooling towers, chemical treatment systems, pumps, motors, VFD's, building automation, and SCADA systems. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide. Employee Type: Contract Location: Raleigh, NC, US Job Type: Date Posted: April 24, 2026 Pay Range: $37 - $40 per hour Similar Jobs Critical Environment Facility Support Engineer - Mechanical Mission Critical HVAC / Mechanical Services Technician Data Center Facility Operations Specialist (Non-IT) I - Data Center Facility Op CE Facility Support Engineer - Electrical 3 * Critical Environment Data Center Engineer - Mechanical 3