Critical Facility Operator

Ascent; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Canada is seeking a Critical Facility Operator for 12HR Night Shifts at a data centre in Cambridge. The role involves coordinating maintenance activities, overseeing vendor staff, and ensuring operational efficiency. Candidates should have a high school diploma and strong communication skills. This position offers an industry-leading wage package and a safety-oriented work environment.

Benefits

Industry leading wage package

Comprehensive group benefit plan

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Good communication and organizational skills are required.
• Proficiency with basic operations of a computer including knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Outlook required.
• Maintenance experience in 24x7 and/or critical support role is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assist with all preventative, corrective, and emergency maintenance.
• Perform general maintenance duties to maintain cleanliness.
• Oversee Client and Vendor staff during contracted maintenance.

Skills

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Self-starter attitude

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Job description

Company Description

Ascent is a leading provider of comprehensive solutions for the planning, design, engineering, development, and operation of data centres and other mission critical facilities. Headquartered in Saint Louis, MO, Ascent specializes in powerful, efficient, and technologically advanced mission critical facilities and offers clients a broad range of delivery models spanning shell & core, build‑to‑suit, turnkey, and outsourced critical systems operations. Founded in 1998, Ascent provides a full spectrum of fast track services that include project programming, design management, facility assessment, development and construction management, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance operations. Today, Ascent focuses on providing clients with innovative solutions and services yielding the highest levels of operational autonomy, efficiency, and control. Ascent’s clients include some of the most demanding mission critical organizations spanning multiple industries, Fortune 500 firms, and service providers. Our business is growing fast and we are currently seeking a talented Critical Facility Operator to join our operations team at our data centre facility located in Cambridge, Ontario.

Job Description

TITLE: Critical Facility Operator – 12HR Night Shift (7pm – 7am on a rotating 4 day / 3 day per week schedule)

LOCATION: Cambridge, ON Canada

Opportunities

• Safety‑oriented work environment
• An opportunity to work in a large modern, air‑conditioned, clean and secure Data Centre Facility
• Steady year round work
• Hours equivalent to 42 hours/week regardless of season
• Opportunities for limited amounts of overtime
• Data centre operations classified as an essential service under federal/provincial public health guidelines
• Industry leading wage package plus RRSP contribution matching, a comprehensive group benefit plan and paid time off
• No On‑Call schedule

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, conduct or assist with all preventative, corrective and emergency maintenance activities, including those activities performed by Ascent’s Clients or Vendor staff
• Perform general maintenance/housekeeping duties (such as mopping, painting, caulking and other minor building repairs) to maintain a clean work environment and improve aesthetics of the facility
• Oversee Client and Vendor staff during contracted maintenance of buildings and grounds
• Perform basic initial troubleshooting to mechanical and infrastructural systems, HVAC systems, plumbing systems, life safety systems, security systems, roofs, drains, shop equipment, emergency power systems, and systems furniture
• Routinely inspect buildings, space, grounds and/or equipment regularly for problematic or unsafe conditions
• Perform and oversee general and preventative maintenance tasks including equipment checks, equipment performance monitoring, cleaning, lubrication and service of a wide variety of components/devices
• Coordinate, conduct or assist with facility renovations, upgrades, and build‑outs including overseeing vendors
• Operate and monitor site Building Management Systems
• Support overall site operation of the data centre facility
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Good communication and organizational skills are required
• Proficiency with basic operations of a computer including knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word and MS Outlook required
• “Self‑starter” with a positive attitude

The following skills will be considered an asset:

• Technical, vocational or on‑the‑job training in the following areas: Electrical, HVAC, mechanical, building or process controls
• Maintenance experience in 24x7 and/or critical support role
• Knowledge of use and care of tools and equipment used in facilities and/or grounds maintenance
• Knowledge of building codes

Working Conditions

• Required to maintain high level of facility cleanliness and equipment reliability which will require attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
• Night Shifts are 12 hours 7pm to 7am and rotate over a 2 week schedule: Week 1 – Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday; Week 2 – Wednesday, Thursday
• Walking and/or standing for long periods of time will be required
• Bending, stooping, and lifting equipment may be required

Additional Information: This position reports to the Critical Facilities Manager. All interested candidates should visit www.ascentcorp.com and select the careers tab to apply for the position. If you require accommodation during the application process, please let us know.

Ascent, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to harboring an inclusive and diverse work environment and welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, national origin, protected military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. These terms apply to all stages of employment with our company. Ascent, LLC actively works to create an inclusive environment where all of our employees can thrive, and we understand that having a wide range of experiences, viewpoints, and backgrounds helps to make us both a stronger employer and a stronger business.