AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Facility Operations Specialist II

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Kansas City • Kansas • Montana • United States

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Salary

💰 $90,000 - $100,000 per year

About the role

  • access and troubleshoot the functionality of the building systems and equipment to include HVAC, electrical, chill water, generators, air handlers, etc.
  • determine if issues can be repaired by internal resources or if the repair requires outsourcing to a vendor
  • be the primary point of contact with vendors for repairs and acts as a liaison between the vendors and the customer’s facilities manager
  • operate, monitor, maintain, inspect, and support data center heating and cooling of air and water, power supply, generators, UPS systems, electrical distribution and control and monitoring systems
  • install, test, configure, customize various data center facility support systems
  • participate in project teams to replace, repair, and maintain various data center facility systems
  • provide oversight and guidance to vendors, perform quality control activities on work completed
  • manage potentially emergent situations, lead corrective action and with leadership through resolution
  • ensure organization’s compliance with Federal standards including OSHA, EPA, NFPA, as well as other state and local standards
  • ensure compliance with hazardous materials management, utilization of confined space, industrial hygiene solid waste reduction, pesticide reduction, and recycling
  • diagnose data center support equipment failure and institute action(s) to return equipment to normal operations
  • respond to afterhours calls/emergencies in a timely manner if needed as well

Requirements

  • 5+ years of Facilities and Equipment experience in a Datacenter (preferred), Medical Facility or Commercial setting
  • Expertise in modern facilities operations to include HVAC and environmental controls, security, safety systems, power, backup power systems, and smart building decision systems.
  • Skilled at determining electrical power requirements, hardware placement, installation, move, replacement, and removal activities.
  • Ability to communicate applicable technical subject matter expertise to management and others.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills in the English language.
  • All contractor employees must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
  • Must be capable of directing personnel and interfacing with the Government and customers.
  • Exceptional customer service skills.
  • Strong time-management and prioritization skills.
  • Work in confined areas such as crawl spaces, attics, utility pits, tunnels, manholes, and other confined spaces.
  • Move and handle heavy objects such as equipment, tools, and other building materials.
Benefits
  • healthcare benefits
  • paid leave
  • retirement plans
  • insurance programs
  • education and training assistance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
HVACelectrical systemschill water systemsgeneratorsair handlersdata center operationsenvironmental controlsbackup power systemssmart building systemsquality control
Soft Skills
communication skillscustomer servicetime managementprioritizationleadershipproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillsoversightguidanceemergency response
Certifications
OSHA complianceEPA complianceNFPA compliance