Data Center Maintenance Technician Associate

American Electric Power•New Albany, OH

1d•$36 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, perform skilled work involving the operation, maintenance, repair, alteration and additions to Data Center systems including but not limited to, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical building systems, building furnishings and site improvements. This role involves performing preventative/predictive maintenance on, troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and operating various types of HVAC-related equipment, emergency generators, and general building mechanical, electrical, plumbing equipment, electronic components, and general building control systems. The technician will ensure the root cause of facility equipment problems are identified and repaired quickly. A strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems used in a data center environment is essential, including feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, ATS/STS units, PDU/PMM units, chillers, air handling units, and CRAC units. The role also includes operating, monitoring, maintaining, and responding immediately to abnormal conditions in facilities systems, performing general building maintenance and repair (drywall, masonry, painting, ceilings, roofing, tile, carpets, windows), monitoring contractor work, conducting daily inspections of data center infrastructure equipment, providing systems availability monitoring and reporting, maintaining records, and ensuring Computerized Maintenance Management System data accuracy. The position requires initiative and the ability to handle multiple projects.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum two (2) years’ experience as a Building Maintenance Technician A or at least five (5) years equivalent experience in HVAC, or electrical.
Must possess and maintain a valid state drivers' license.
Recommended test results from HireVue Building Tech and Other Technician-Related Roles Virtual Job Tryout.
Must be a licensed electrician, a licensed HVAC technician, have a CFC refrigerant certification or have relevant proven knowledge and have performed required duties.
Possess excellent verbal, written, organizational, problem solving and communication skills.
Requires the ability to utilize a computer.

Nice To Haves

CRAC technical training / certification from the OEM equipment manufacture along with UPS system training / certification from the OEM manufactures preferred.
Must be willing to pursue the certification.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative/predictive maintenance on, troubleshoot, repair, install and operate various types of HVAC-related equipment, emergency generators, and general building mechanical, electrical, plumbing equipment, electronic components, and general building control systems in accordance with manufacturer operating manuals, industry standards and mechanical, electrical, plumbing and building codes.
Ensure the root cause of facility equipment problems are identified and repaired quickly.
Operate, monitor, maintain and respond immediately to abnormal conditions in facilities systems.
Perform general building maintenance and repair such as drywall, masonry, painting, ceilings, roofing, tile, carpets, windows and other related items.
Monitor the work of, communicate effectively with, and/or assist others, including contractors, engaged in maintenance, construction and operation activities.
Ensure work is completed in compliance with contract terms and conditions and in accordance with company safety, security, environmental and conduct rules.
Conduct daily inspections of all data center infrastructure equipment.
Provide systems availability monitoring and reporting.
Maintain records, including inspection documentation, and submit reports as required.
Ensure Computerized Maintenance Management System data accuracy.