Data Center Operations Specialist (Travel 50%)

Ark Data Centers; Akron, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Paylocity seeks a Data Center Administrator in Akron, OH to join our operations team. Under limited supervision, you will perform basic to advanced data center functions and troubleshoot infrastructure systems.

You will monitor alarms, coordinate with vendors, manage shipments with the NOC, and assist with audits to maintain a safe, compliant facility. Key duties include incident response, root cause analysis, and collaboration with internal teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• Must communicate clearly with colleagues, contractors, vendors and customers.
• Self-starter who can work in a team.
• Be organized and deliverables in support of project plans.
• Understand building automation systems for mechanical equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret processes, flow charts, building plans and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining building security and respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.
• Serve as backup to the Data Center Manager as directed.
• Provide support to customers, staff and contractors.
• Perform day-to-day management, updates, maintenance and troubleshooting of infrastructure systems.
• Monitor contractor performance and coordinate with vendors to ensure work meets specs.
• Inspect monitoring, logging, and reporting for Data Center functions through direct observation and reports.
• Oversee responses to issues related to Data Center operation (alarms, tickets, incidents).
• Support root cause analysis and ensure issues are addressed at the root level.
• Represent Data Center operations in meetings and with outside partners.
• Work on projects related to operation and maintenance under the Data Center Manager.
• Perform immediate cleaning duties to maintain a clean, safe facility.
• Follow power outage procedures and inspection protocols.
• Data Center equipment/system troubleshooting methods.

Skills

Effective communication

Self-starter

Organized

Building automation systems

Interpreting plans & schematics

Education

Data center operations experience

Job description

Paylocity seeks a Data Center Administrator in Akron, OH to join our operations team. Under limited supervision, you will perform basic to advanced data center functions and troubleshoot infrastructure systems.

You will monitor alarms, coordinate with vendors, manage shipments with the NOC, and assist with audits to maintain a safe, compliant facility. Key duties include incident response, root cause analysis, and collaboration with internal teams and external partners.