Data Center Operations Technician (Multi-Skilled)

Salute; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company holidays

Floating holidays

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) match

HSA and gym discounts

Discounted services

Job summary

Salute in Hoffman Estates, IL is seeking a Multi-Skilled Operator to manage and maintain critical data center infrastructure, report conditions, and support IT and network systems. You will perform preventive maintenance across mechanical, electrical, cabling, and life-safety systems; coordinate with contractors; respond to emergencies; and ensure high reliability for hyperscale clients.

A high school diploma or GED is required; valid driver’s license; and ability to work in a high-risk

Qualifications

• This role requires hands-on maintenance of data center infrastructure and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work with multiple engineering trades in a high-risk environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensures success in execution of operation, maintenance, and modification of critical environment building systems tasks including mechanical, electrical, cabling, fire detection, life safety, and building management systems.
• Completes planned and ad-hoc preventive maintenance work assignments requiring coordination across engineering, mechanical, and maintenance trades.
• Performs periodic building systems inspections and maintains equipment rooms for clean and safe conditions.
• Provides rapid response, investigation, and management of indoor emergency situations and air quality complaints.
• Creates and tracks work requests, initiates work orders, follows up, and verifies completion.
• Monitors contractor performance and recommends changes as necessary.
• Delivers data center services including colocation, connectivity, and deployment of additional services.
• Acts as a focal point to customers, vendors, and carriers regarding colocation and network products.
• Supports internal networks, IT infrastructure, and telecommunications equipment.
• Installs IT and network hardware, runs patch cables, and tests cable paths.
• Coordinates access for third-party contractors and carriers related to cabling and equipment installations.
• Provides support to offsite points-of-presence and aids in operations and maintenance of infrastructure.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Salute in Hoffman Estates, IL is seeking a Multi-Skilled Operator to manage and maintain critical data center infrastructure, report conditions, and support IT and network systems. You will perform preventive maintenance across mechanical, electrical, cabling, and life-safety systems; coordinate with contractors; respond to emergencies; and ensure high reliability for hyperscale clients.

A high school diploma or GED is required; valid driver’s license; and ability to work in a high-risk