Critical Environment Technician

Post Date

Aug 10, 2026

Location

Northlake,
Illinois

ZIP/Postal Code

60164
US
Oct 12, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract,Perm Possible

Category

Mechanical Engineering

Req #

CHI-c607635f-ea06-45a2-b1e2-1429f64b5de1

Pay Rate

$58 - $73 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

First month will be focused on training- both classroom style training as well as on the job training. Hands on preventative maintenance tasks will begin once training is complete.

• Empower a culture of safety, security, and compliance in all aspect of Datacenter activities
• Work alongside a team of industry professionals across the Information Technology (IT) and Critical Environments (CE) spectrum to support 24x7x365 on-site Datacenter operations and mechanical infrastructures
• Responsible of mechanical infrastructure post-incident audits and RCAs.
• Identify, evaluate and propose mitigation/resolution plans to operational risks.
• Oversee, plan and develop new or update preexisting emergency operating procedures (EOPs), methods of procedure (MOPs), and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Act as the technical authority for on-site operations of large-scale mechanical (such as cooling, fire and fuel systems) and monitor/control (BAS) systems, designs and projects.
• Guide, oversee, and support various types of maintenance (e.g., planned, predictive, corrective) and repairs following methods of procedure (MOPs), and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Be responsible for critical equipment are maintained to statutory and regulatory requirements, manufacturers recommendations and Microsoft internal maintenance standards.
• Establish and coordinate maintenance & safety procedures, maintaining redundant high-capacity cooling systems, Diesel Generators, UPS systems, Fire systems and secondary backup systems.
• Have a hands-on understanding of how equipment works and how to troubleshoot equipment, systems, subsystems, and components independently, supervising on-site high-risk activities.
• Participate in Commissioning processes

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years hands on technical engineering experience - strong background in either Mechanical or Electrical
• Experience performing preventative maintenance tasks and break fix tasks - fans, pumps, valves, cleaning, repairing, replacing...
• Experience with building maintenance including but not limited to- HVAC, AHU, fire suppression systems, energization/de-energization,
• Safety first mindset
• Excellent attitude and eager to learn

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Previous Data Center experience

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.