Data Center Technician- 1st shift (Wednesday Saturday)

Cologix

Job Location:

Ashburn, IL - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 30 - 37

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Our Company:

Headquartered in Denver Colorado Cologix is a leading North America network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale edge data center company. Our platform gives customers access to 45 digital edge and Scalelogix hyperscale edge data centers in 13 markets across the United States and Canada along with a carrier-dense ecosystem of 710 networks 360 cloud providers 35 onramps and seven Internet exchanges. We provide our nearly 2000 customers with direct access to our local operations teams resulting in strong partnerships enabled by exceptional operational support and unparalleled customer service. Backed by one of the largest North American infrastructure funds Cologixs experienced leadership team certified staff and commitment to ESG initiatives help form a culture that values our people our environment and our clients.

Shift available:

Wednesday - Saturday (6am - 4pm)

About the Position:

Data Center Technician is responsible for the daily operations and maintenance of the Data Center Campus. This position will operate monitor maintain and respond to irregular conditions of the day-to-day operations. Perform routine and ongoing evaluation of the mechanical/electrical equipment building management systems fire protection system access control security building and the grounds around the facility. Responsibilities range from receiving material installation of equipment low-voltage cabling fiber cross-connects remote hands requests monitoring critical systems managing vendor maintenance of all critical infrastructure equipment performing monthly preventative maintenance on various facility items and janitorial duties. Project installation and management testing and troubleshooting of Telecommunication infrastructure components including but not limited to Cameras Access Control Access Points Ladder rack Fiber Guide MDF IDF switches routers and related cabling.

What you do daily:

Perform facility walkthroughs recording readings of electrical/mechanical equipment and maintaining the related reports.
Monitor operate maintain and respond to irregular events associated with the facility including but not limited to mechanical electrical network security and building controls.
Lead the troubleshooting process and repairs in the event of equipment failure and providing recommendations to prevent re-occurrences.
Perform preventative maintenance items including but not limited to generator runs filter replacements battery readings elevator tests sprinkler room inspections loading dock levelers and security gates.
Assist vendors with maintenance and repairs to the mechanical system generators fire detection/suppression security and building management systems.
Inspect the facility lighting systems grounds and equipment to ensure safe conditions. Identify hazards that may need remedied and initiate corrective action.
Create and/or update cases in a timely manner within the ticketing system for internal requests or those initiated by customers. These cases could be service orders remote hands access requests shipping/receiving network maintenance or repair related.
Monitor and respond to security environmental and BMS/EPMS equipment monitoring systems in a timely manner.
Manage and maintain detailed site documentation for inventory intra-building fiber connectivity cross connects network connections access points cameras access control VESDAs fire extinguishers elevators utility readings and waste tracking.
Assist co-workers vendors and customers with other tasks as needed.
Receive and track incoming packages to the loading docks. Relocate packages or pallets within the building with pallet jacks and carts.
Accountable for maintaining security procedures assisting with SOC Audit reporting occasionally staffing of the security office working access request cases escorting vendors/customers to and from secure areas.
Assist with the overall cleanliness of the facility and campus.
Position will involve frequent walking standing climbing stairs bending pushing reaching lifting and occasional use of hand trucks ladders and manual/electric lifts.

What makes you a good fit: (Qualifications)

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Strong written verbal and inter-personal skills
2 or more years of work experience in a data center environment or equivalent
Certifications - BICSI / DCCA / AMP ACT I & ACT II Certified
Computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office Word Excel Visio etc.
Functional knowledge of networking low-voltage cabling access control security and critical infrastructure (Generators HVAC RTU DOAS Chillers High-Voltage Electrical Systems UPS Fire System etc.) found in Mission Critical Facilities.
Capable of working with hand tools digital multi-meters cable testers and OTDR.
Ability to write a Method of Procedure (MOP) for Preventative Maintenance installation and repair activities.
Strong knowledge of NFPA Fire and Life Safety
Comfortable working in a fast-paced 24/7 environment with flexibility to work various shifts after-hours weekends when needed and available for on-call support.
Autonomous with team spirit

***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa at this time including CPT/OPT.***

$30 - $37 an hour

Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefit package for full-time employees that includes:

Medical dental and vision insurance

Company paid Life Insurance

Voluntary supplemental life insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Non-accrued PTO

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Company paid holidays

401k Retirement Plan with employer match

Mental Wellness Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Discount Marketplace

Employee Recognition Platform

Individual compensation will be commensurate with the candidates experience.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Cologix is proud to be an Equal Opportunity applicants are considered for employment without regard to age race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or veteran you need assistance in applying for any of our open positions please contact us at emailprotected or call .

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Cologix employees are responsible for:

Understanding and following Cologixs information security cybersecurity privacy

and environmental management policies procedures and standards.

Ensuring conformance with the requirements of both the Information Security

Management System (ISMS) and the Environmental Management System (EMS).

Remaining vigilant and reporting any information security or environmental incidents

vulnerabilities risks or non-conformities to the appropriate teams.

Actively participating in Cologixs efforts to maintain and improve information security

and environmental performance.

Required Experience:

About Our Company:Headquartered in Denver Colorado Cologix is a leading North America network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale edge data center company. Our platform gives customers access to 45 digital edge and Scalelogix hyperscale edge data centers in 13 markets across the United States and...