Critical Operations Technician I

QTS Data Centers•Cedar Rapids, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Critical Operations Technician I installs, repairs, and maintains IT, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and piping equipment, machinery, and controls inside and outside the building. The role monitors building operations and routinely assesses building systems, operations, and performance. It performs tests and rounds, analyzes data, and verifies that departmental equipment is functioning properly. The technician also assists customers on the data center floor and by telephone, performs customer equipment installations, manages tickets, communicates and escalates alerts and customer requests to systems engineers, and completes tasks involving computer hardware, software, and operating systems. This position requires on-site work to support a 24X7X365 data center environment and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work.

Requirements

Two or more years of technical training, military training, or workplace equivalency.
Background in IT, electrical, and/or mechanical areas.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Customer focus, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to interface with all levels of the organization.
Ability to analyze system operations, determine causes of problems and malfunctions, and take corrective action.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to pass job-related skills assessments based on predetermined scoring criteria and time frames.
Computer skills and familiarity with MS Office, Outlook, and web-based computer applications.
Ability to acquire and apply job-related knowledge within established guidelines and expectations.
Position may involve frequent typing, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, and lifting. Regular lifting may range from under 10 pounds to 50 pounds; heavier weights are handled with others or lifting aids.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of work experience in a data center environment, NOC, or equivalent.
BOD OEM (Panduit, Corning), A+, Network+, or BICSI Installer I certifications.

Responsibilities

Apply knowledge, skills, and company policies to tasks involving IT, electrical and mechanical equipment, controls, and operating systems.
Lead, maintain, monitor, and perform preventive maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment; record readings and make adjustments as needed.
Provide remote hands and eyes services for customers.
Provide computer hardware and software configuration support.
Install suite walls, cage material, ladder rack, fiber tray, cabinets, cabling, and customer equipment according to provisioning documentation and data center procedures.
Install and repair IT, mechanical, and electrical equipment; assist team members with major repairs and building and equipment maintenance.
Process work orders for preventive and corrective maintenance on critical, building, and site infrastructure.
Consult with a supervisor or team lead to order tools and equipment needed for maintenance and other work.
Create or update tickets for customer calls and facility, network, or system alerts in the established ticketing system.
Operate and monitor critical and non-critical system equipment and components to ensure safe, compliant operation.
Respond to building emergencies and customer requests as required.
Follow departmental policies for the safe storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials.
Use the Change Management Process to obtain approval for preventive and corrective maintenance, perform and complete maintenance, and document it using QTS processes and software.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with Roth and Traditional matching contributions and immediate vesting.
Flexible spending and HSA accounts.
Paid holidays, paid time off, paid volunteer days, and floating holidays.
Employee assistance program.
Tuition assistance and tuition reimbursement.
Parental leave.
Military leave assistance and military benefits package.
QTS scholarship for employee dependents.
Wellness program.
Bonus eligibility for every employee.
Stock Purchase Plan (SPP).
Holiday compensation when working on paid holidays.
Pet and legal insurance.
Q-Rest Sabbatical Program.
Q-Anniversary Service Award Program.
QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program.
QTS Crisis Fund.