Critical Facilities Engineer (HVAC)

Location: Shawnee, Kansas, United States; onsite evening shift with flexibility for night shifts and after-hours on-call emergencies

Company

hirify.global owns and operates strategic network interconnection properties, data centers, Meet Me Rooms, and wholesale data center space across six metropolitan markets.

What you will do

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC and related mechanical equipment to ensure continuous facility operations.
• Perform preventive maintenance on pumps, chillers, cooling towers, boilers, air compressors, air handling units, and other building systems.
• Conduct utility and equipment tests for fire pumps, emergency diesel generators, and switchgear.
• Resolve tenant maintenance and engineering issues while coordinating with property management, contractors, and data center teams.
• Complete general building repairs involving plumbing, electrical systems, walls, ceilings, and air-conditioning controls.
• Maintain plant logs, equipment records, chemical inventories, maintenance files, and compliance documentation.

Requirements

• High school diploma required; at least five years of industry experience across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work.
• Critical facility engineering or commercial building operations and maintenance experience.
• Computer skills and building automation systems experience required; proficiency with Tridium Niagara is strongly desired.
• Ability to read blueprints, follow MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs, work safely, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and manage hard deadlines.
• Excellent communication, judgment, teamwork, independent work, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including nights, and participate in after-hours emergency on-call coverage.

Nice to have

• Industry-related certifications.
• Licensed Stationary Engineer certification.
• Refrigerant certification.
• Formal training in energy conservation.

Culture & Benefits

• Close-knit engineering team with opportunities to establish enterprise-wide efficiencies and best practices.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Company-paid life, short- and long-term disability, and AD&D insurance.
• Paid parental leave, fertility support, and 401(k) matching.
• Employee discount services and a dollar-for-dollar match for eligible charitable gifts.