Facilities Assistant

CloudHQ, LLC; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in data center solutions is seeking a Facilities Assistant to support daily operations within their large-scale data center. This role involves maintenance, inspections, and general support tasks to ensure the facility operates efficiently and effectively. Candidates should have practical experience in facility operations, carpentry skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving, contributing positively to the organization’s goals.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and incentives

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with match

12 paid holidays

Generous PTO

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in a facilities/operations role.
• Experience in a commercial property environment highly desired.
• Proficiency with MS Office, specifically Excel is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining operations of the facility and conducting inspections.
• Perform general maintenance tasks including carpentry and plumbing.
• Maintain facility logs and assist with scheduling repairs.

Skills

Carpentry

General mechanical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational expertise

Technical skills

Tools

MS Office

Standard hand tools

Job description

Description

Who We Are

Our purpose at CloudHQ is to provide flexible, efficient and resilient data center solutions to businesses of all sizes. Our growing organization was founded by the pioneer of data center REITs. CloudHQ has state-of-the-art data center sites located in two Northern Virginia locations, as well as London, Frankfurt, Paris, Milan, and Sao Paulo, and we anticipate exponential growth over the next several years both in the US and abroad.

What The Role Entails

The Facilities Assistant is part of the Operations Team within CloudHQ. The Facilities Assistant shall provide infrastructure support for the Operations Management Team in the day-to-day operations of a large-scale data center electrical / mechanical plant, while ensuring that the highest levels of reliability and availability are maintained.

The Facilities Assistant must have a background in carpentry, general building hardware (doors, locks, windows, flooring, etc.) and basic administrative skills. This position will work closely with CloudHQ managers in maintaining the facility and grounds at highest levels of readiness and appearance.

What You Get to Do

• Assist with maintaining operations of facility
• Assist with minor facility modifications
• Assist as a security monitor
• Assist with shipping and receiving
• Maintain facility logs in compliance with requirements. Assist with filing records
• Assist Managers with obtaining facility related price quotations and bid proposals
• Assist with scheduling repairs and preventive maintenance of facility equipment and grounds
• Assist with cleaning and general maintenance of the facility
• Perform general maintenance tasks: Typical tasks include light carpentry, light landscaping, changing light bulbs, crating and uncrating equipment, painting
• Assist with door hardware, adjustments and replacements as necessary
• Be able to utilize standard hand tools
• Assist with the maintenance of HVAC systems, electrical systems, fire extinguishers, and other facility equipment
• Maintain work areas in a neat and safe manner
• Organize and file facility documents
• Local travel required
• Maintain record of office and breakroom supplies; compile monthly resupply list
• Conduct daily visual inspection of common areas and exterior grounds
• Conduct monthly visual inspection of roof area
• Plumbing experience: drain cleaning experience; unclogging sinks; calibrating toilet sensors
• Replacement ceiling tiles
• Replacement of urinals/toilets

Requirements

What You Bring To The Role

• Minimum two years of experience in a facilities/operations role. Experience working in a commercial property environment highly desired
• Proficiency with MS Office, specifically Excel
• Fundamental problem-solving skills, technical and organizational expertise
• Actively solicit feedback to ensure all responsibilities, activities and deliverables meet expectations
• Carpentry, painting, and general mechanical skills
• Sense of urgency

What We Offer

CloudHQ’s people and culture are the most enriching aspects that make us a great place to work. We are strengthened by industry experts who bring extensive knowledge, skill, and experience; leaders who bring vision, innovation and commitment to our people; and an expanding team of individuals who believe in that vision, and bring their best to support their customers and team.

Our employees enjoy competitive compensation and rewarding incentives, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability), 401(k) with match, 12 paid holidays, generous PTO, development opportunities, and the ability to closely impact and contribute to the growth of an exceptional organization.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CloudHQ is an equal employee opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status.