Senior Building Services Specialist

DayOne Data Centers Ltd.; Lahti; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DayOne Data Centers Ltd. in Lahti is seeking a Senior Building Services Specialist to lead day-to-day building services, civil and structural maintenance, soft services and contractor oversight across data center facilities.

You will report to the Building Services Manager, supervise technical staff, ensure EHS compliance, PTW protocols and maintain operational standards in a fast-paced, international environment.

Qualifications

• Technical qualification in Facilities Management, Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or Building Services.
• 5+ years of experience in commercial building management or facility operations in high-tech environments.
• Experience with CMMS, PTW, BMS, and local fire/safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing routine, preventive, and reactive maintenance of building services and infrastructure.
• Contractor management including PTW, RAMS, and safety compliance.
• Maintenance resource coordination and daily task assignment.
• Tracking work orders and inventory in CMMS.

Skills

Facilities Management

Civil Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Building Services

CMMS

BMS

PTW

RAMS

English proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Technical qualification in Facilities Management

Civil Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Building Services

Tools

CMMS

BMS

PTW processes

Job description

Senior Building Services Specialist# Careers## Senior Building Services SpecialistApply: Lahti: Full time: Posted Today: JR3470Join DayOne – Shaping the Future of Data Infrastructure DayOne is a global leader in the development and operation of high-performance data centers. As one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry, we’ve built a robust presence across Asia and Europe — and we’re just getting started. As we expand into new international markets, we’re looking for talented, driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey. This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to be a key contributor to our dynamic team and help shape the future of global data infrastructure. If you're passionate about innovation, technology, and growth, we invite you to be part of DayOne’s next chapter.**About the Role**DayOne is building its flagship hyperscale data center campus in Lahti, on a former industrial site in Kiveriö. The campus is designed to use Finland's naturally cool climate for free cooling, with air-cooled chillers that remove the need for freshwater cooling. Join the Lahti team early and help shape how a campus of this scale is built, commissioned, and run. As a **Senior Building Services Specialist,** you will lead day-to-day building services, civil and structural maintenance, soft services, and contractor management across assigned data center facilities. Reporting to the Building Services Manager, you will supervise technical support staff, and oversee the work needed to maintain building condition and operational standards. You will oversee facility maintenance, enforce Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) requirements, and execute Permit-to-Work (PTW) protocols.**Your key responsibilities will include,****Building Maintenance*** Overseeing routine, preventive, and reactive maintenance of non-critical building services, civil and structural components, plumbing, drainage, roofing, and architectural elements.* Overseeing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) maintenance for comfort cooling.* Inspecting whitespace, gray space, perimeters, and administrative areas daily; initiate corrective action for structural, security, and cosmetic issues.**Contractor Management*** Supervising janitorial, pest control, waste management, and civil repair vendors to maintain service quality.* Issuing work permits and enforce PTW, risk assessment, and method statement (RAMS) requirements for all physical works.* Maintaining compliance with local occupational safety regulations, fire standards, building codes, and internal International Organization for Standardization (ISO) frameworks.**Maintenance Resource Coordination*** Assign, schedule, and review technical support staff’s daily tasks to maintain work quality.* Tracking ticket turnaround and work order resolution in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).* Maintaining accurate inventory records for consumables, architectural hardware, paint, tools, and safety equipment.**Requirements****Technical skills*** Technical qualification in Facilities Management, Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or Building Services.* More than 5 years of experience in commercial building management or facility operations in high-tech industrial plants, cleanrooms or data centers* Working knowledge of CMMS platforms, PTW processes, building management systems (BMS), and local fire authority regulations.* Experience supervising vendor work and enforcing PTW, RAMS, and site safety requirements.**Soft skills*** Effective and clear communication skills and the ability to work with a multidisciplinary team.* Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with high integrity and a collaborative working style.* Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment.* Proficiency in English, both written and spoken. Knowledge of Finnish is considered a benefit.**Why Join DayOne?*** Be a part of a company scaling fast in a booming industry.* Work on an international stage with global leaders.* Shape your career in a culture that values curiosity, agility, and bold thinking.DayOne is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you're ready to grow with one of the fastest-moving companies in the data center industry, apply now and be part of our global journey.