Apprentice Critical Operations Technician

About the role

STACK is hiring an Apprentice Critical Operations Technician (ACOT). Our goal is to attract, recruit, retain and welcome all prospective talent with little to no experience. We will ensure that new employees have the necessary training, guidance, and tools necessary to be successful. We are intentional about fostering an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion here at STACK.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of STACK Critical Operations Team Members:

• Mechanical responsibilities: work on chilled water systems and components, HVAC systems such as roof top units, CRAC/CRAH units, humidification systems, fan wall systems, air-cooled chillers, and central plant operations
• Electrical responsibilities: work on electrical/critical power distribution from the Utility/Generator main switchgear through the UPS systems out to the customer load, UPS, PDU, and RPP cabinets
• Fire Life Safety responsibilities: monitor wet sprinkler systems and pre-action sprinkler systems as well as their associated detection devices

Qualifications

• High school diploma, some college or a bachelor's degree
• Experience working with various Microsoft Office applications and other database housing software
• Ability to handle a multitude of tasks and work well in stressful situations
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle, reach or feel objects, climb stairs, balance, stoop or kneel, talk, see at close range, and hear for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Must be willing to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, late nights, holidays, and on-call support
• Must be comfortable working in a high stress, fast paced environment with shifting priorities
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Must pass comprehensive background and drug screening

Skills

• Strong communicator — persuasive and clear, blending analytics with experience in decision-making
• Does not get flustered easily; can juggle multiple priorities while balancing urgent requests with shifting timelines and deliverables
• Team builder — takes time to understand and develop the strengths of resources while formulating long-term plans for growth and success
• Naturally curious and driven toward continual improvement; reviews and analyzes work for future learning

Pay

Compensation Range $34.00 - $35.50

Benefits

• Healthcare, Dental Care, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Paid Leave Programs
• 401K program
• Flexible spending accounts
• Cell phone subsidy
• Peer-to-peer recognition and rewards programs
• Events, game nights, happy hours, and barbecues

Schedule

• Must be willing to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, late nights, holidays, and on-call support

Locations: Elk Grove Village, IL. Travel: Less than 5%.