Night Shift Facility Technician

Ascent is a leading provider of comprehensive solutions for the planning, design, engineering, development, and operation of data centres and other mission critical facilities. Headquartered in Saint Louis, MO, Ascent specializes in powerful, efficient, and technologically advanced mission critical facilities and offers clients a broad range of delivery models spanning shell & core, build-to-suit, turnkey, and outsourced critical systems operations. Founded in 1998, Ascent provides a full spectrum of fast track services that include project programming, design management, facility assessment, development and construction management, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance operations. Our business is growing fast and we are currently seeking a talented Critical Facility Operator to join our operations team at our data centre facility located in Cambridge, Ontario .

Critical Facility Operator – 12HR Night Shift (7pm – 7am on a rotating 4 day / 3 day per week schedule)

An opportunity to work in a large modern, air-conditioned, clean and secure Data Centre Facility

opportunities for limited amounts of overtime

data centre operations classified as an essential service under federal/provincial public health guidelines

As a member of the operations team, under the supervision of the Critical Facilities Manager, the duties and responsibilities of the Night Shift Data Center Technician include, but are not limited to, the following:

Coordinate, conduct or assist with all preventative, corrective and emergency maintenance activities, including those activities performed by Ascent’s Clients or Vendor staff

Perform general maintenance/housekeeping duties (such as mopping, painting, caulking and other minor building repairs) to maintain a clean work environment and improve aesthetics of the facility

Oversee Client and Vendor staff during contracted maintenance of buildings and grounds

Perform basic initial troubleshooting to mechanical and infrastructural systems, HVAC systems, plumbing systems, life safety systems, security systems, roofs, drains, shop equipment, emergency power systems, and systems furniture

Perform and oversee general and preventative maintenance tasks including equipment checks, equipment performance monitoring, cleaning, lubrication and service of a wide variety of components/devices

Coordinate, conduct or assist with facility renovations, upgrades, and build-outs including overseeing vendors

Operate and monitor site Building Management Systems

Support overall site operation of the data center facility

High School Diploma or equivalent required

~ Proficiency with basic operations of a computer including knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word and MS Outlook required

~“The following skills will be considered an asset:

Technical, vocational or on-the-job training in the following areas: Electrical, HVAC, mechanical, building or process controls

Maintenance experience in 24x7 and/or critical support role

Knowledge of use and care of tools and equipment used in facilities and/or grounds maintenance

Knowledge of building codes

Required to maintain high level of facility cleanliness and equipment reliability which will require attention to detail and high levels of accuracy

Night Shifts are 12 hours 7pm to 7am and rotate over a 2 week schedule

Week 1 – Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

This position reports to the Critical Facilities Manager

We are committed to harboring an inclusive and diverse work environment and welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, national origin, protected military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. These terms apply to all stages of employment with our company. Ascent, LLC actively works to create an inclusive environment where all of our employees can thrive, and we understand that having a wide range of experiences, viewpoints, and backgrounds help to make us both a stronger employer and a stronger business.