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Expedient Communications is an industry leader offering Data Center technology services, IP and telecommunications services to businesses, institutions and public entities. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Expedient is part of a network of eight nationwide data centers, and offers a wide range of managed services such as virtualization, remote backups, management of equipment, storage area networks and more. These proven managed services combined with reliable and redundant SAS70 compliant data centers enables Expedient to deliver premier colocation, network and managed services to enterprise, commercial, education and government entities. Expedient is owned by Continental Broadband which is one of many businesses backed by Landmark Media Enterprises, LLC, a privately-held media and information company.
Expedient has an immediate need for a Facility Maintenance Technician in our Upper Arlington (Columbus), Ohio data center. Individual will be responsible to perform day-to-day maintenance and operational tasks in support of this data center. Responsibilities include inspection, preventive/predictive maintenance and reacting to unplanned maintenance needs for production equipment. Individual will be responsible for general maintenance of utilities, buildings and grounds. Individual will plan, organize and oversee the work of various contractors within the facility. Individual will collaboratively assist with the development and enhancement of the facility maintenance methods and procedures. Individual will be involved with various internal and customer projects on an as needed basis. This full time position offers a competitive pay and benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, paid time off, company holidays and a 401(k) plan with a company match.
Job Duties:
• Perform a variety of activities related to repair and maintenance of all aspects of the physical plant, with an emphasis on electrical systems.
• Perform preventive/predictive maintenance per requirements and perform non-scheduled or emergency maintenance when required to support operations.
• Maintain accurate records with regard to annual inspection of equipment and general preventative maintenance.
• Analyze and solve electrical and mechanical problems which cause interruptions or otherwise limit productive capacity of equipment.
• Perform basic electrical repairs and hard wiring installation of 120/240 Volt single phase circuits and 208 Volt 3 phase circuits.
• Perform basic CAT5 wiring and cabling within Data Center and customer premise locations.
• Be available outside of normal business hours to react to facility maintenance situations.
• Maintain inventory of equipment and repair parts lists for electrical installations to ensure proper maintenance and installations are accomplished on time.
• Perform repairs on UPS, HVAC, motors, controls, plumbing, exhaust fans and similar equipment. Calibrate all controls for heating and air conditioning.
• Make recommendations to modify or replace equipment when necessary to support demand or improve efficiency.
• Organize and direct the work of maintenance or installation contractors when required.
• Perform all work in a manner that conforms to accepted safety practices.
• Maintain work area and equipment in clean, orderly and safe condition.
• Shovel snow on the sidewalks and perform other grounds keeping duties as assigned.
• Advise the Facilities Director on the implementation of an effective preventive maintenance plan for electrical systems.
• Participate and perform on an as needed basis remodeling, redecorating, or other repair and maintenance activities such as painting, carpentry, caulking and sealing, pouring and finishing cement, brick pointing, installing shelves and like tasks as assigned.
• Assist in mechanical maintenance and other Buildings and Grounds function as assigned.
• Assume all other reasonable professional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Facilities Director.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:
• Technical institution diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years experience is preferred in the maintenance of production equipment. Basic knowledge and experience with electrical systems, simple controls and mechanical systems is required.
• Experience with maintaining and troubleshooting HVAC equipment a plus.
• Ability to read, comprehend and work from technical documents, blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills.
Physical Requirements:
• Lifting - Frequently lifts light weight items, and occasionally lifts heavy weight materials such as equipment parts.
• Bending/Twisting - Frequent bending and twisting to work on equipment and to pick up parts or materials.
• Walking - Continuous walking throughout facility as well as to and from shop and material storage areas.
• Climbing - Occasional climbing of stairs and various types of ladders.
• Reaching - Occasional reaching to operate machine tools and to work on equipment.
• Pulling/Pushing - Occasional pulling and pushing to move, position, and align machines and equipment.
• Standing - Continuously on feet, but normally not in any one position.
• Manual Dexterity - Dexterity required to operate tools, to work on equipment and to do equipment installations.
• Vision - Must be able to visually observe the operation and repair of machines and equipment and be able to move safely about the plant. Also prepares records and reads instruments.
• Hearing - Must be able to hear emergency alarm systems. Must be able to hear supervisory instructions and communicate with job-related personnel.
• Must be able to climb and balance oneself on a ladder, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl into tight places as required.
Please submit your cover letter, resume and salary requirements online to Expedient.
Expedient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting a drug-free workplace.
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