Critical Operations Technician

QTS Data Centers•Glendale, AZ

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Critical Operations Technician I installs, repairs, and maintains IT, electrical, mechanical, plumbing/piping equipment, machinery, and controls in and around data center buildings. The role monitors building operations and assesses system performance through routine checks, tests, rounds, and analysis of operating data. It also supports customers on the data center floor and by phone, performs customer equipment installations, manages tickets, escalates alerts and 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, excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to interface with all organizational levels.
Ability to analyze system operations, identify causes of problems and malfunctions, and take corrective action.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to function in a team environment.
Ability to pass job-related skills assessments under predetermined scoring criteria and time frames.
Computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and web-based computer applications.
Ability to acquire and apply job-related knowledge within established guidelines and expectations.
Ability to perform frequent typing, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, and lifting; regular lifting may range from under 10 to 50 pounds, with heavier weights handled with other individuals 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.
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 materials, ladder rack, fiber tray, cabinets, cabling, and customer equipment using provisioning documentation and established 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 and update tickets for customer calls and data center facility, network, or system alerts.
Operate and monitor critical and non-critical system equipment and components to ensure safe, compliant operation.
Respond to building emergencies and customer requests.
Follow departmental policies for safe storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials.
Use the Change Management Process to obtain approval for maintenance, perform and complete the work, 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.
Bonus eligibility.
Employee assistance program.
Tuition assistance and tuition reimbursement.
Parental leave and military leave assistance.
QTS scholarship for employee dependents.
Wellness program.
Stock Purchase Plan.
Pet and legal insurance.
Q-Rest Sabbatical Program.
Q-Anniversary Service Award Program.
Military Benefits Package.
QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program.
QTS Crisis Fund.
Holiday compensation when working on paid holidays.