OSC Facilities Support Engineer I

QTS Realty Trust; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Volunteer days

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Military leave

Job summary

QTS Realty Trust is seeking a Facilities Support Engineer I for the Operations Service Center. This role handles major incidents, monitors EMPS/BMS alarms, and provides remote troubleshooting within a 7x24 center.

You’ll manage change control, documentation, and escalation per SLAs, while maintaining data integrity in CMDB and ServiceNow/Nuvolo workflows. The position requires on‑site work in a data center environment with shift flexibility, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a Major Incident bridge and create an incident review report (IRR).
• Respond to facility alarms and take action or escalate per policy.
• Provide remote troubleshooting support and track tickets until closure.
• Identify patterns causing alarms and propose value‑added improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Decision making under pressure

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

AAS or BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

ScienceLogic

ServiceNow

Nuvolo

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 escalate 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 escalate or resolve them as needed.Accountable for the status of created tickets, follow-through, resolution, and closure.Follow-up with inquiries not immediately resolved.Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.BASIC QUALIFICATIONSAAS or BS degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a related field or equivalent professional experienceTwo 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 applicationsOne or more years of experience with monitoring systems such as BMS and EPMSKnowledgeable in the use of Configuration Management Database (CMDB)Proficient with Microsoft Office SuiteKnowledgeable with or willing to learn the required software applicationsUS Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contractsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSThorough understanding of QTS products and services with in-depth knowledge of service now and Nuvolo.Strong critical environment background.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESTeam-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 demeanorAbility to make reliable decisions during high-pressure situationsExcellent verbal, written and listening skills in working with technical and non-technical peopleStrong analytical and critical thinking skillsAbility to work independently as well as being a strong team playerAbility to work with frequent interruptions and refocus quicklyAbility to work and thrive in a matrix organizationAbility to make informative decisions to implement and carry out goalsAble to maintain a sense of urgencyTOTAL REWARDSThis 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:$37.51 - 57.36Please 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. 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 savings account; paid holidays; paid time off; employee assistance program; and other company benefits.We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.The \"Know Your Rights\" Poster is included here:Know Your Rights (English)Know Your Rights (Spanish)QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.