OSC Facilities Support Engineer I

Quality Technology Services; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) + matching

HSA

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Quality Technology Services is seeking a Facilities Support Engineer I to oversee major incident management, monitor EMPS/BMS alarms, and provide remote troubleshooting in a 24/7 OSC environment. The role requires shift flexibility, incident coordination, and strong IT/Facilities knowledge.

The position emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, ticket ownership, and adherence to SLAs, with experience in CMMS tools (ScienceLogic/ServiceNow) and BMS/EPMS systems.

Qualifications

• AAS or BS degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Two+ years of experience in a data center or other critical environment.
• 1+ years of experience with CMMS, ticketing, and monitoring platforms (ScienceLogic, ServiceNow or similar).
• 1+ years of experience with monitoring systems such as BMS and EPMS.
• Familiarity with CMDB; proficient in Microsoft Office; US citizenship required by law for federal contracts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Major Incident bridge and create incident review reports.
• Respond to facility requests and alarms with timely escalation as per policy.
• Troubleshoot facility issues and provide detailed notes for escalation.
• Identify alarm patterns and correlate changes causing alarms.
• Maintain ticket status, follow-up, and resolve issues within SLAs.
• Understand QTS products/services and use ServiceNow/Nuvolo effectively.
• Contribute to process improvements and customer communications as needed.

Skills

Data center experience

Incident management

Shift work

Analytical thinking

Education

AAS/BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field

Equivalent professional experience

Tools

ScienceLogic

ServiceNow

Nuvolo

BMS/EPMS

CMDB

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who we are:

As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds and operates advanced data centers that support strategic AI, cloud and digital transformation initiatives. We are driven by a mission to connect the world for good and our people make it possible. Every single day, the creativity, dedication and genuine care for our communities are what push us forward and make this a truly special place to be.

The Operations Service Center Facilities Support Engineer I (FSE) will be primarily responsible for all facilities' major incident management, monitoring a dashboard for EMPS/BMS alarms, hands-off remote troubleshooting support, change control, procedural compliance and review, and assisting with facilities program and application data integrity. Other duties and responsibilities will be assigned by management as needed.

The Operations Service Center is a 7 x 24 x 365 organization, which means the position requires shift work. The OSC staffs for business needs, therefore, your shift could change.

RESPONSIBILITIES , other duties may be assigned.

• Able to run, coordinate a Major Incident bridge, create an incident review report (IRR).


• Answer phones to respond to facility requests.


• Provide technical support to troubleshoot facility issue.


• Respond to alarms and take appropriate action to correct the problem or escalation based on the Facilities Operations Service Center policy.


• Able to correlate changes that are causing alarms.


• Provide resolution or escalation for incidents as required by QTS Service Level Agreements.


• Conduct basic troubleshooting and provide detailed notes when escalation is required.


• Thorough understanding of QTS products and services with in-depth knowledge of service now and Nuvolo.


• Identifies opportunities for value-added process improvement.


• Awareness of when to send customer communication based on impact on the customer.


• Identify patterns that could potentially lead to issues and escape or resolve them as needed.


• Accountable for the status of created tickets, follow-through, resolution, closure.


• Follow-up with inquiries not immediately resolved.


• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• AAS or BS degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a related field or equivalent professional experience


• Two or more years of experience in a data center or other critical environment.


• One or more years of experience with CMMS, ticketing, and monitoring platforms, such as ScienceLogic, ServiceNow, or similar applications


• One or more years of experience with monitoring systems such as BMS and EPMS


• Knowledgeable in the use of Configuration Management Database (CMDB)


• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite


• Knowledgeable with or willing to learn the required software applications


• US Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Thorough understanding of QTS products and services with in-depth knowledge of service now and Nuvolo.


• Strong critical environment background.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Team-oriented, driven and energetic professional who enjoys building and growing capabilities within the business.


• Must be capable to handle multiple simultaneous tasks under pressure while maintaining composure service and a professional demeanor


• Ability to make reliable decisions during high-pressure situations


• Excellent verbal, written and listening skills in working with technical and non-technical people


• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills


• Ability to work independently as well as being a strong team player


• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and refocus quickly


• Ability to work and thrive in a matrix organization


• Ability to make informative decisions to implement and carry out goals


• Able to maintain a sense of urgency

TOTAL REWARDS

• This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.


• This position is bonus eligible.

In accordance with applicable law, the following represents a reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this role if hired in Virginia. Please note that this information is provided for those hired in Virginia only, and this role is open to candidates outside of Virginia with compensation that aligns with your location. The successful candidate's starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.

The estimated pay range for this role, if based in Virginia, is:

Please note that this information is provided for those hired in Virginia only, and this role is open to candidates outside