Data Center Facilities Technician – Uptime & Operations

Ascent; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

STD/LTD

Life Insurance

401(k)

PTO

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Ascent, LLC seeks a Critical Facilities Technician to support the operation of a data center facility in West Des Moines, IA. You will assist in field coordination, manage mission critical equipment, and oversee maintenance with subcontractors, focusing on uptime and reliability.

The role requires experience with electrical/HVAC systems, building controls, and the ability to lead coordination meetings with internal teams and clients.

Qualifications

• Must have strong planning and scheduling skills and be able to lead coordination meetings.
• Experience with mechanical or electrical systems and building controls is preferred.
• Technical proficiency and able to work with contractors and customers.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site field coordination and project management support for critical facility operation.
• Assist in management of mission critical equipment and systems.
• Oversee maintenance schedules and subcontractors.
• Perform daily inspections and routine preventative maintenance.
• Troubleshoot emergencies and organize resolutions.

Skills

Coordination meetings

Planning & scheduling

Strong communication

People skills

Contractor coordination

MS Excel

MS Project

Education

BS or technical degree (Mechanical/Electrical)

High School Diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

MS Excel

Job description

Ascent, LLC seeks a Critical Facilities Technician to support the operation of a data center facility in West Des Moines, IA. You will assist in field coordination, manage mission critical equipment, and oversee maintenance with subcontractors, focusing on uptime and reliability.

The role requires experience with electrical/HVAC systems, building controls, and the ability to lead coordination meetings with internal teams and clients.