Maintenance Planner & Scheduler

CyrusOne; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company‑s?

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

CyrusOne is seeking a Maintenance Planner & Scheduler to plan, schedule, and coordinate preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance for a fast-paced data center environment.

The role involves coordinating with Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering teams, managing the CMMS, and driving process improvements to minimize downtime and disruptions to operations. Strong CMMS experience and data center exposure are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of maintenance planner/scheduler experience.
• Minimum 3–5+ years of industrial, data center, or related maintenance experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong CMMS experience.
• Knowledge of work order control, scheduling, and maintenance planning processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel occasionally (training or cross-site support).

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule all maintenance work orders, ensuring proper preparation of labor, materials, and documentation.
• Manage and maintain the CMMS to track, prioritize, and close work orders with accuracy.
• Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, and vendors to ensure maintenance activities are completed on time and with minimal impact.
• Lead asset audits and ensure accurate data integrity within the CMMS system.
• Monitor and manage spare parts inventory, including sourcing and procurement planning.
• Support capital projects and assist with planning site outages and maintenance shutdowns.
• Develop and improve maintenance processes, SOPs, and job plans.
• Conduct root cause analysis on maintenance issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

CMMS

Maintenance planning

Scheduling

MS Office

Travel ready

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Visio

AutoCAD

Job description

We are seeking a Maintenance Planner & Scheduler to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance activities to ensure work is properly prepared and executed with minimal disruption to operations. They will work closely with Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering teams to drive efficiency, improve processes, and support a fast-paced, mission-critical data center environment.

What You Will Do:

• Plan and schedule all maintenance work orders, ensuring proper preparation of labor, materials, and documentation
• Manage and maintain the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to track, prioritize, and close work orders with accuracy
• Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, and vendors to ensure maintenance activities are completed on time and with minimal impact
• Lead asset audits and ensure accurate data integrity within the CMMS system
• Monitor and manage spare parts inventory, including sourcing and procurement planning
• Support capital projects and assist with planning site outages and maintenance shutdowns
• Develop and improve maintenance processes, SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), and job plans
• Conduct root cause analysis on maintenance issues and support continuous improvement initiatives

What We Are Looking For:

Required

• Minimum 3+ years of maintenance planner/scheduler experience
• Minimum 3–5+ years of industrial, data center, or related maintenance experience
• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)
• Knowledge of work order control, scheduling, and maintenance planning processes
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Must be able to travel occasionally (training or cross-site support)

Preferred

• Prior experience in a data center or mission-critical environment
• Experience with change management processes and maintenance workflows
• Hands‑on understanding of plant or facility equipment (pumps, piping, HVAC, electrical systems, etc.)
• Experience developing SOPs, job plans, or maintenance procedures
• Familiarity with Visio or AutoCAD

Work Environment: (Facility Role)

• Work Schedule: Monday–Friday standard business hours, with flexibility based on site needs and occasional after‑hours support
• Work Location: Initially supporting Aurora, IL during construction; transitioning to Wood Dale, IL site long‑term
• Travel: Occasional travel for training (e.g., Northern Virginia)
• Work Setting: Primarily office‑based with periodic time in the data center for audits, cycle counts, and operational support
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform site walkdowns as needed
• Fast‑paced environment requiring strong multitasking and prioritization skills

Why Join Us?

• Be part of the rapidly growing data center industry powering the world’s digital infrastructure
• Collaborative environment focused on commitment, accountability, respect and excellence
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans, life and disability insurance, access to mental health resources and employee assistance program
• Competitive pay, performance bonus, 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off and holidays

CyrusOne is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

CyrusOne provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state or local laws. We will respond to requests for reasonable accommodations to assist you in applying for positions at CyrusOne, or to submit a resume.