Facilities & Data Center Technician III - (Day Shift) LA2

$70,000 - $80,000/Yr

Coresite - Los Angeles, CA

Part-time - Mid Level

Los Angeles, CA

Real Estate

About the position

The Data Center Technician III plays a crucial role in maintaining the operational integrity, security, and regulatory compliance of the data center. This position requires a strong understanding of telecommunications, mechanical, electrical, and life safety systems, as well as data center operating procedures. The technician will be responsible for day-to-day operations, ensuring that all systems function efficiently and effectively while providing exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the operational integrity and security of the data center.
• Monitor and maintain chilled water systems, HVAC systems, and electrical power distribution.
• Manage fire life safety systems, including wet and pre-action sprinkler systems.
• Oversee telecommunications responsibilities, including cabling infrastructure management and customer cage build-outs.
• Complete CoreSite's Data Center Operations Qualification Program within the first nine months of employment.
• Operate, monitor, and respond to abnormal conditions in facilities systems.
• Track and trend operational characteristics and provide feedback to management.
• Work with contractors for system expansions and upgrades.
• Complete preventive and predictive maintenance schedules with senior technicians.
• Ensure maximum operational efficiency of the data center.
• Manage systems to avoid unplanned outages and provide exceptional customer service.
• Conduct regular facility and security tours, documenting and responding to issues.
• Assist with database management of maintenance discrepancies.
• Coordinate and oversee power installations and upgrades.
• Perform work orders and customer service tickets in a timely manner.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or greater.
• 2-5 years of experience in the data center industry.
• Firm understanding of electrical and mechanical systems used in a data center environment.
• Proficient knowledge of NEC, NFPA codes, and compliance issues regarding fire life safety.
• Experience with data trending and analysis using PC-based monitoring systems.
• Minimum of 2 years experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting large commercial and industrial systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Proven leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing IT hardware, servers, and network switches.

Benefits

• First-day medical insurance through Cigna with generous premium cost coverage.
• Dental insurance through Delta Dental.
• Vision insurance through VSP.
• Telemedicine through MDLive for Cigna.
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and health saving account (HSA) plans.
• Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance fully paid by the company.
• 401(k) savings plan with attractive matching contributions.
• Discretionary annual bonus and equity incentive plan.
• Employee stock purchase plan with a 15% discount.
• 16 days of paid time off (PTO) and 11 paid company holidays.
• Parental leave, adoption and surrogacy benefits, and family planning support.