Critical Environment Technician I

Learn what makes QTS a unique place to grow your career! The Critical Environment Technician I (CE Technician) is responsible for the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing/piping equipment, machinery and controls located in the interior and exterior of building. This role monitors operations and conducts a routine and ongoing assessment of the building systems, operations and performance. This role performs tests, rounds and analyzes data to ensure the proper functioning of departmental equipment. This role requires rotating shift work hours to support a 7X24X365 data center environment. RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned. Leads, maintains, monitors, and performs preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment and electrical equipment; records readings and make adjustments where necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment. Applies learning, knowledge, skills, and company policies to a wide range of tasks pertaining to electrical and mechanical equipment, controls, and operating systems. Installs and repairs mechanical and electrical equipment as required; assists other Critical Environment Technicians with major repairs and maintenance of building and equipment. Receives work order for preventative and corrective maintenance on critical systems and building physical structure. Consults with supervisor or team lead to order necessary tools and equipment as required to complete all maintenance and perform necessary work. Finalize work orders and other required paper work by completing necessary documentation. Operates and monitors critical and non-critical system equipment and components to ensure safe and compliant operation. Responds as required to building emergencies and customer concerns. Complies with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials. Uses the Change Management Process to get approval for preventative and corrective maintenance. Commences & completes the maintenance along with the necessary documentation using the QTS process and software. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 2 years of technical training, military training, or workplace equivalency Background in areas of electrical and/or mechanical. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 1-2 years’ work experience in data center environment or equivalent KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Customer focus Ability to analyze operations of various systems, determine the cause of problems and malfunctions and take corrective action as required Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills Ability to function in a team environment The ability to pass job-related skills assessments based on pre-determined scoring criteria and time frames The ability to acquire and apply job-related knowledge within set guidelines and expectations. Position may involve frequent typing, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching and lifting. Lifting requirements may range from <10 lbs. - 50 lbs. on a regular basis, with heavier weights done in conjunction with other individuals or lifting aids. We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available here: “EEO is the Law” Poster; “EEO is the Law” Poster Supplement. The pay transparency policy is available here: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.