Apprentice Critical Operations Technician

STACK Infrastructure; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental Care

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Leave Programs

Job summary

STACK is hiring an Apprentice Critical Operations Technician (ACOT) to join STACK data centers across the United States, with a location in Elk Grove Village, IL. The program targets individuals with little to no experience and provides comprehensive training, guidance, and tools to help you succeed while promoting an inclusive, diverse workplace.

Under supervision, responsibilities cover mechanical systems (chilled water, HVAC, humidification, fans), electrical/critical power distribution, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma, some college or a bachelor’s degree.
• Experience with Microsoft Office apps and database housing software.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in stressful situations.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Willing to work outside normal hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Comfortable in a high-stress, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma / some college / bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Company
STACK INFRASTRUCTURE (STACK) provides digital infrastructure to scale the world’s most innovative companies. We are an award-winning industry leader in building, owning, and operating highly efficient, cost-effective wholesale, colocation, and cloud data centers. Each of our national facilities meets or exceeds the highest industry standards in all operational categories of availability, security, connectivity, and physical resilience.

The Company
STACK INFRASTRUCTURE (STACK) provides digital infrastructure to scale the world’s most innovative companies. We are an award-winning industry leader in building, owning, and operating highly efficient, cost-effective wholesale, colocation, and cloud data centers. Each of our national facilities meets or exceeds the highest industry standards in all operational categories of availability, security, connectivity, and physical resilience.
STACK offers the scale and geographic reach that rapidly growing hyperscale and enterprise companies need. The world runs on data. Data runs on STACK.

Description

STACK is hiring an Apprentice Critical Operations Technician (ACOT). Our goal is to attract, recruit, retain and welcome all prospective talent with little to no experience. We will ensure that new employees have the necessary training, guidance, and tools necessary to be successful. We are intentional about fostering an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion here at STACK.

NOTE

NOTE: Although are actively recruiting women, STACK is an equal opportunity employer. We support diverse, inclusive, and unbiased hiring practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or locallaw.

THE POSITION

Positions will be available at any US STACK data center.

Under The Supervision Of STACK Critical Operations Team Members

• Mechanical responsibilities will include working on chilled water systems and components, HVAC systems such as roof top units, CRAC/CRAH units, humidification systems, fan wall systems, air-cooled chillers, and central plant operations.
• Electrical responsibilities will include working on electrical/critical power distribution from the Utility/Generator main switchgear through the UPS systems out to the customer load, UPS, PDU, and RPP cabinets.
• Fire Life Safety responsibilities will include monitoring wet sprinkler systems and pre-action sprinkler systems as well as their associated detection devices.

THE DETAILS

• Locations: Elk Grove Village, IL
• Travel: Less than 5%.
• Benefits: Healthcare, Dental Care, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Paid Leave Programs
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Must pass comprehensive background and drug screening

MUST-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma, some college or a bachelor’s degree
• Experience working with various Microsoft Office applications and other database housing software
• Ability to handle a multitude of tasks and work well in stressful situations.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle, reach or feel objects, climb stairs, balance, stoop or kneel, talk, see at close range, and hear for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Must be willing to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, late nights, holidays, and on-call support.
• Must be comfortable working in a high stress, fast paced environment with shifting priorities.

Compensation Range

$34.00 - $35.50

This Might Be Right For You If

• You are a strong communicator, you are persuasive and clear, blending analytics with experience in decision-making.
• You do not get flustered easily. You can juggle multiple priorities while balancing urgent requests with shifting timelines and deliverables.
• You are a team builder. You take the time to understand and develop the strengths of your resources while formulating long-term plans for the growth and success of the team.
• You are naturally curious and driven toward continual improvement. While you celebrate your successes, you take time to review and analyze campaigns for future learning.

WHY STACK?

• We offer a competitive compensation package with strong benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, flexible spending accounts – even a cell phone subsidy.
• We foster a culture of appreciation, including peer-to-peer recognition and rewards programs.
• Fun is part of our DNA, with events, game nights, happy hours, and barbecues.
• We’re growing – this is a great time to join and make an impact!

STACK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Note to external agencies

We are not accepting any blind submissions or resumes/cvs from recruitment agencies. Any candidates sent to STACK Infrastructure, Inc. will not be accepted or considered as a submission without a signed agreement in place. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of STACK Infrastructure, Inc.