1666 - Facilities Engineer

NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 4,007,000 - 5,723,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. is seeking a Facilities Engineer to coordinate daily building and property maintenance across a geographic area with staff and vendors. The role is Monday–Friday with occasional after-hours coverage for emergencies.

Regular attendance is essential and the team emphasizes safety and reliability. The ideal candidate understands MEP, fire life safety, HVAC, and building systems and can read drawings and data sheets.

Qualifications

• Requires high-school diploma or equivalent with trade schooling preferred.
• Experience with MEP systems and life-safety knowledge is expected.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish is a plus and strong teamwork skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform daily building and property maintenance.
• Conduct interior/exterior walks and maintain cleanliness of facility areas.
• Support with furniture moves and event setup; update work orders and tickets.
• Assist with budget and KPI tracking; ensure safety protocols are followed.

Skills

MEP systems

Fire life safety

HVAC knowledge

Electrical & plumbing

Reading drawings

Preventive maintenance

PPE & safety

CMMS

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates degree / trade school certificate

Tools

Hand tools

Forklift

MS Office

Job description

Make an impact at NTT Global Data Centers

Join NTT Global Data Centers and be part of a team that drives innovation and sustainability in the digital world. With over 150 data centers across more than 20 countries globally, we offer unparalleled opportunities to work on cutting‑edge technology and transformative projects. Experience a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

Your role at a glance

The Facilities Engineer coordinates and performs overall daily building and property maintenance in a geographic area with the assistance of staff and external vendors. This is a Monday through Friday position; however, needs to be flexible to provide coverage at night or weekends to assist if emergency condition exists. Regular attendance is essential for satisfactory performance.

What we are looking for

POSITION SUMMARY:

BASIC FUNCTION

The Facilities Engineer coordinates and performs overall daily building and property maintenance in a geographic area with the assistance of staff and external vendors. This is a Monday through Friday position; however, needs to be flexible to provide coverage at night or weekends to assist if emergency condition exists. Regular attendance is essential for satisfactory performance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinates and performs property and facilities maintenance and project activities. Performs interior and exterior building walk throughs, and ensures the day-to-day cleanliness of the facility exterior, customer areas, office spaces and restrooms, insuring all are maintained and properly stocked. Assists with managing contract and direct, janitorial and facility staff to ensure building floors and general data floor corridors are kept clean by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming methods and waste receptacles are emptied. Submits fire system disable request/ other methods or procedures to Operations Team prior to any work which could possibly impact critical equipment or client occupied areas. Works directly with suppliers to ensure proper restocking of facility-related consumable items and parts ensuring performance at the lowest possible cost. Performs project and other duties assigned by Regional Facilities Manager or Local Facilities Manager, and continually monitors material processes for improvement. Coordinates and assists with property and building area requests, including, but not limited to, furniture and material moves using pallet jacks, carts, or dollies. Coordinates/completes regular building repairs and installs including, but not limited to minor wall, ceiling and flooring surface patches, door repairs and building accessories. Conducts preventive maintenance as assigned by Site Property Manager. Coordinates/completes facility setup and breakdown of decorations, tables, chairs, and ladders to prepare facilities for events such as banquets, meetings, and facility tour preparations. Assists with and promotes accurate records keeping through documentation of daily tasks, updates to maintenance and repair status in work order and ticketing systems. Assists the team leadership in developing and maintaining organizational performance to key performance indicators (KPIs). Assists the team leadership in developing and maintaining performance within budgets (operational, capital, and special projects). Assists in monthly Site Property Manager Inspections. Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Strong Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP), fire life safety and building systems. Technical aptitude to manage routine maintenance and repairs on HVAC, lighting, and plumbing systems. Ability to communicate effectively; verbal, written, visual, and listening skills. Able to read and interpret construction and building drawings and material and equipment product data sheets Ability to solve building and equipment problems and provide technical advice and guidance with minimal supervision Ability to select and use proper PPE Capable of operating person lifts, forklifts, and other operator equipment Basic MS Office, Data Entry and CMMS (eMaint). Must be able to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment. Effective communication skills, both written and oral. Detail oriented Must possess the ability to operate Hand and Machine Tools.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associates degree OR 2-3 years of trade school or technical vocational training with earned certificate or equivalent. Hand and Machine tool experience. Fire and Life/Safety experience preferred. Bi‑lingual in Spanish is a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Primarily walking, standing, and bending with some sitting. Ability to communicate effectively with verbal, visual and listening skills. Close visual work on a computer terminal. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required equipment as well as to operate computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments. Able to lift and carry heavy equipment, up to 50 pounds. Ability to climb ladders and work on a raised platform.

WORK CONDITIONS

Typical office and data center work environment with varying temperatures and loud noises. Extensive daily usage of a computer or workstation. Work onsite; no telecommuting.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be willing to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, late nights, holidays, or on‑call support as required. Must be willing to be part of the after‑hours notification and escalation protocol. Occasional travel to other facility locations may be required. Forklift Certification to be provided during employment. Familiar with OSHA, PPE and NFPA 70E requirements. CPR/First Aid Certification to be provided during employment. Must wear steel, close‑toed (with a solid leather or composite upper) safety shoes. Must possess a current, valid state‑issued driver’s license.

Compensation Pay Range

For roles residing in the US, we share pay and benefit levels to support pay transparency requirements. For other countries, we are more than happy to share our competitive pay and benefit levels during the interview process. This is a remote position that requires reliable internet connection and electricity. A monthly stipend is provided to cover expenses associated with working remotely and use of a personal mobile device, if applicable. NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. offers competitive compensation based on experience, education, and location. Base salary for this position is: $29.09 - $41.54 All regular full‑time employees are eligible for an annual bonus; payout is dependent upon individual and company performance. Employees receive paid time‑off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, life and supplemental insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, flexible spending account, and 401k retirement plan to create a rich Total Rewards package.

Who we are

As the third largest data center provider, we operate over 150 data centers in more than 20 countries and regions. We understand that every business – large and small – has its own unique needs and goals. We offer local‑to‑global data center expertise, aligned with our connected platform of AI‑ready data centers to create solutions that enable our clients to seamlessly scale their digital businesses, anywhere and anytime.

NTT Global Data Centers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category.

Data centers are the foundation of the digital world and at NTT Global Data Centers, we are one of the largest providers across the globe. We offer a wide variety of exciting and challenging careers that deliver opportunities to shape our ever‑changing world. Our diverse, inspiring workforce is the heart and soul of our company, providing the best experience for our clients every day. By bringing together our global capabilities and local expertise, we help our clients achieve their goals, anywhere in the world. Together, we can accomplish the extraordinary and work to create a more sustainable world with rewarding benefits for everyone - clients, employees, investors, partners, and communities.