Data Center Facilities Technician 2 (Electrical / HVAC)

Cyxtera; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in colocation and interconnection services is seeking a Facilities Technician to maintain critical infrastructure in a dynamic, 24/7 environment. This role involves troubleshooting, monitoring, and ensuring the integrity of mechanical and electrical systems within data centers. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in facilities operations, be detail-oriented, and demonstrate excellent communication skills. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork, and take your career to the next level while making a significant impact in a mission-critical setting.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in mission critical facilities operations preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical infrastructure.
• Monitor building management systems for operational efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical Infrastructure Support

Electrical Infrastructure Support

Troubleshooting Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Ability to Lift Heavy Equipment

Education

High School Diploma

Technical Certification in Data Center

Tools

Building Management Systems

Office Productivity Software

Computer Aided Design Software

Ticketing Systems

Job description

Summary

Who We Are

Centersquare is a global leader in colocation and interconnection services, with a footprint of more than 60 data centers in over 30 markets, providing services to more than 2,300 leading enterprises and U.S. federal government agencies. Centersquare brings proven operational excellence, global scale, flexibility and customer-focused innovation together to provide a comprehensive portfolio of data center and interconnection services.

The Centersquare Facilities Technician 2 (F) position is responsible for supporting monitoring, troubleshooting and maintenance of both the electrical and mechanical infrastructure within the data center in a 24/7 mission critical environment. On-call rotation to provide emergency response required. Shift, evening, and weekend work expected.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical infrastructure per manufacturers’ recommendation and corporate specifications.
• Identify and troubleshoot the root cause of problems.
• Perform and execute necessary building rounds throughout the data center and property as directed to ensure the integrity of the site.
• Assist and perform the verification of customer installation activities.
• Work with or provide oversight of contractors and service providers in the data center as appropriate.
• Ensure facilities systems data integrity.
• Monitor building management systems and other automated tools and applications to ensure operational efficiencies and compliance with service level agreements (SLAs).
• Provide on–call support and emergency response as required.
• Perform assigned tasks as part of a project team.
• Respond to both internal and external work requests within a timely manner delivering a high level of support.
• Understanding, comprehension, and implementation of method of procedures (MOPs).
• Ability to lift hardware or equipment up to and more than 50 pounds. Standing, bending, and kneeling as needed to perform task.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical certification(s) in critical facilities or data center field preferred.
• 2-years of mission critical facilities operations experience preferred.
• As a member of an on–call rotation, provide emergency response as needed. Shift, evening, weekend, and occasional overtime work required.
• Operational experience with data center critical infrastructure equipment (i.e., switchgear, generators, UPS, PDU, Chillers, RTU, CRAH/CRAC, Chilled Water systems, and VESDA).
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work with multiple vendors.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Maintain facilities related documentation.
• Proficient with office productivity, ticketing system, computer aided design, and other applications.
• Ability to pass security clearance and/or background check via government or similar agency may be required.

Pay - $80,000 - $91,000 plus bonus

Medical
Dental
Vision
401k

Centersquare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Qualifications Behaviors

Preferred

Innovative : Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

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