Critical Facilities Technician - Data Center

About the role

Ascent, now part of Wesco, is a leading provider of mission-critical facility solutions across North America. The Critical Facilities Technician supports the operation and maintenance of mission-critical infrastructure within a data center environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and emergency maintenance
• Coincide with vendors and contractors
• Support 24/7 on-call operations
• Contribute to procedural development, safety compliance, and long-term infrastructure planning

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent
• Technical certification/license in Mechanical, HVAC or Electrical field, military training experience, or other related field preferred
• 3 plus 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
• Knowledge of CMMS, ticketing, work order systems preferred
• Technically proficient in planning and scheduling, and exhibit excellent organizational skills
• Strong communication skills, the ability to lead coordination meetings and actively facilitate progress in order to achieve scheduled goals
• Able to work cooperatively with internal administration groups, and effectively contend with customers and contractors to reach mutually acceptable terms and conditions
• Proficiency with MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project. Knowledge of AutoCAD is a plus

Benefits

The data center work environment is a highly secure, physically demanding, and structured operation, characterized by its loud, controlled temperature conditions and 24/7/365 uptime. The environment demands a high attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills to manage and troubleshoot critical equipment during regular operation and in emergency situations.

Pay

Compensation Details: $31.00 - $37.00 Per Hour. This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements. For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan. In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here.