Facilities Operations Technician

Randstad USA; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking a Facilities Operations Technician for a contract role at a high-availability facility. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating and maintaining critical infrastructure, with hands-on experience required in electrical and mechanical systems. This position offers competitive hourly pay and opportunities for overtime.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401K plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years in facilities or data center operations
• Experience with 480V AC electrical systems or air-cooled chillers
• Ability to read schematics and technical manuals

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain data center infrastructure, including electrical and HVAC systems
• Perform routine and corrective maintenance on electrical systems
• Monitor systems and respond to alarms via BMS

Skills

Operations

Education

No Degree Required

Job description

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Job Summary

A global leader in data center infrastructure is seeking a

Job Summary

A global leader in data center infrastructure is seeking a Facilities Operations Technician for a contract role through the end of September 2025. This technician will support critical site operations at a high-availability facility. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with 480V AC electrical systems, air-cooled chillers, or other key infrastructure supporting uptime in mission-critical environments.

location: Waukee, Iowa

job type: Contract

salary: $30 - 35 per hour

work hours: 8am to 4pm

education: No Degree Required

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain data center infrastructure, including electrical and HVAC systems

• Perform routine and corrective maintenance on 480V switchgear, UPS, PDUs, chillers, CRACs, and more
• Monitor systems and respond to alarms via BMS (Building Management System)
• Support system testing, emergency repairs, and vendor coordination
• Ensure safety protocols and data center SOPs/MOPs are followed
• Maintain daily logs, incident reports, and equipment status updates
• Participate in shift turnover and communicate operational issues
  
  

Qualifications

• 5+ years in facilities, critical infrastructure, or data center operations
• Experience with either:

• Electrical systems (480V AC, switchgear, UPS, PDUs), or
• Mechanical systems (air-cooled chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, HVAC controls)

• Ability to read schematics and technical manuals
• Familiarity with BMS systems and data center protocols
• Safety mindset and problem-solving skills
  
  

Schedule Details

• Training Period: Monday-Friday, 8-hour day shifts
• Post-Training Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts on a 4-3-3-4 schedule
  
  

The Essential Functions Of This Role Include

• working up to 4 hrs of overtime per week
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience level: Entry Level
• Minimum 2 years of experience
• Education: No Degree Required
  
  

skills:

• Operations
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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