Operating Engineer

CyrusOne; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CyrusOne is seeking a facilities technician to maintain and monitor critical building systems across data centers. You will perform preventive maintenance and respond to alarms to ensure 100% uptime of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety equipment.

Required hands-on data center experience, strong computer skills, and the ability to work with CMMS and vendor teams. This role may require walking large campus-like settings, climbing, and responding to site emergencies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED, plus 2+ years related work experience.
• Hands-on data center experience with UPS, generators, and switchgear.
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Maintain, monitor, and perform preventive maintenance of building systems to ensure 100% uptime.
• Monitor and operate fire/life safety, HVAC, electrical systems, and water heaters.
• Record readings, analyze system operation, and take corrective action.
• Assist with CMMS, vendor management, and customer-facing tickets.
• Respond to alarms and incidents per escalation procedures.

Skills

Data center experience

UPS systems

Emergency generators

Switchgear

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Access

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Corrigo

MCIM

Salesforce

Zendesk

ServiceNow

Job description

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and performing preventive maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems to maintain 100% up-time including: fire/life safety, mechanical systems such as HVAC, chillers, CRAC, CRAH, plumbing, controls; electrical including emergency backup systems such as lighting, UPS, ATS, STS, PDU, generators, primary switchgear, power distribution, and transformers; and hot water systems. Monitors operation, adjusts, and maintains refrigeration, chilled water, and air conditioning equipment; boilers, and ventilating and water heaters; pumps, valves, piping, and filters; other mechanical and electrical equipment. Must record readings and make adjustments where necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment. Monitor building management systems and respond to alarms and alerts promptly. Requires the ability to analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions and take corrective action as required. Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials. Maintains a clean and safe workplace. Learn and understand the data center site in order to manage incidents and events that put the critical systems at risk. Work order management, including CMMS, Vendor Management, and Customer Facing Tickets. Understanding and complying with emergency escalation procedures. Perform additional job duties as required.

Minimum Experience Education & Experience

Preferred to have hands‑on experience working in a data center/critical facility, including UPS systems, emergency generators, and switchgear. High School diploma or GED equivalent 2+ years related work experience Working knowledge of computer applications including Word and Excel.

Language Skills

Demonstrated verbal/written communication skills. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, or governmental regulations and codes. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before small groups of tenants or fellow employees.

Other Skills and Abilities

Working knowledge or the capability of developing proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Access. Must be able to professionally interact with tenants and contractors.

Preferred Requirements

Corrigo Experience MCIM / Salesforce Experience Zendesk Experience Service Now Experience

Physical Requirements

Walking large, campus-like settings. Frequent walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting, stooping, and working/extending overhead, including: Lifting a minimum of 50 lbs. Climbing stairs and navigating rooftops to access equipment. Using ladders up to 30 ft and working from heights. Ability to climb a ladder with a 300-lb weight limit. Must be able to work different schedules. Must be able to work Holidays. Must be able to respond to site emergencies.

AI Screening

CyrusOne may use artificial intelligence to assess how your application matches the job requirements. The final hiring decision is always made by our team. You may opt out of AI screening without affecting your candidacy. For additional details on opting out, or our AI Recruiting Policy click here.

Contract and Compensation

Employment terms, including wages and working conditions, are governed by a collective bargaining agreement.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

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.

E-Verify and Pay Transparency

As a Federal Contractor, CyrusOne is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. For information please click on the following link: E-Verify. CyrusOne will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. Please see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision for more information.

Company Overview

CyrusOne is a leading global data center developer and operator specializing in delivering state‑of‑the‑art digital infrastructure solutions. With more than 50 high‑performance mission‑critical facilities worldwide, the Company ensures the continued operation of digital infrastructure for nearly 1,000 customers, including approximately 200 Fortune 1000 companies. CyrusOne's leading global platform of hybrid‑cloud and multi‑cloud deployments offers customers colocation, hyperscale, and build‑to‑suit environments, which help enhance the strategic connections of their essential data infrastructures and support the achievement of sustainability goals. CyrusOne data centers offer world‑class flexibility, enabling clients to modernize, simplify, and rapidly respond to changing demands. Combining exceptional financial strength, a broad global footprint, and continued investment in key digital gateway markets, CyrusOne provides the world’s largest companies with long‑term stability and strategic advantage at scale. For more information, please visit cyrusone.com.

Additional EEO Statement

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.