Critical Facilities Technician - Data Center

Wesco•Des Moines, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Critical Facilities Technician - Data Center, you will support the operation and maintenance of mission-critical infrastructure within a data center environment. You will assist in managing building systems including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and life safety, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and uptime. You will perform preventative and emergency maintenance, coordinate with vendors and contractors, and support 24/7 on-call operations. You will also contribute to procedural development, safety compliance, and long-term infrastructure planning.

Requirements

High School Degree or Equivalent required
3+ years of experience as a Critical Facilities/Maintenance Technician in data center, mission critical environment, or other relevant experience
Knowledge of mechanical or electrical systems necessary, construction / project planning, building controls, fire systems, and security systems
Knowledge of building automation systems
Proficiency with MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project.

Nice To Haves

Technical Certification / License in Mechanical, HVAC or Electrical Field, military training experience, or other related field preferred
Knowledge of CMMS, ticketing, work order systems preferred.
Technically proficient in planning and scheduling, and exhibit excellent organizational skills preferred
Strong communication skills, the ability to lead coordination meetings and actively facilitate progress in order to achieve scheduled goals preferred
Ability to work cooperatively with internal administration groups, and effectively negotiate with customers and contractors to reach mutually acceptable terms and conditions preferred
Knowledge of AutoCAD is preferred

Responsibilities

Assist with the operation, inspection, maintenance, and monitoring of mission critical equipment and building systems within the data center environment.
Support preventative, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities for electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, power, and life safety systems.
Perform routine inspections, scheduled maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of facility equipment and systems.
Assist with equipment testing and preventative maintenance activities, including filter changes, generator testing, and UPS/ATS/STS transfer operations.
Monitor building systems and report equipment issues, discrepancies, trends, and abnormal conditions to facility management and operations teams.
Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors to support maintenance activities, equipment installations, and service delivery.
Assist with maintaining maintenance schedules, inventory of critical spare parts, and facility documentation.
Support operational procedures and programs including change control, safety compliance, work rules, and standard operating procedures.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection reports, and operational documentation in company systems.
Support data center uptime, reliability, and operational efficiency initiatives.
Provide on-call support and respond to facility emergencies as required in a 24x7 operational environment.