JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for the efficient operation and maintenance of mechanical and/or electrical equipment and housekeeping for assigned properties
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Perform all plumbing, electrical or HVAC requirements of the building(s)

Maintain heaters, chillers, pumps, fan coil units, etc.

Monitor and adjust all mechanical/pneumatic equipment, control gauges, distributor panels, valves, thermostats, diffusers and other equipment necessary to provide a comfortable environment for the buildings

Repair doors, ceilings, hand railings, and floors

Perform preventive maintenance duties, including changing filters, oiling motors, replacing light fixtures, inspecting/adjusting belts, replacing motor bearings, aligning shafts and annual inspections as directed by manufacturers

Inspect engine room equipment, fan room equipment, cooling tower, all motors, house pumps and sump pumps

Document and report activities to supervisor

Respond immediately to emergency situations (fire, evacuation, equipment failure, etc.) and customer concerns

Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and company directives as relates to building operations and practice safe work habits

May be only maintenance staff member on duty during certain shifts; may be required to work extended periods of time without relief when responding to priority/emergency situations (including overtime type assignments); may require shift work and/or on call duties

Other duties may be assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides formal supervision to individual employees within a work unit and/or group.  Responsible for identifying training needs, tracking performance, coaching, and motivating direct reports. 

QUALIFICATIONS 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or GED equivalent

3+ years related work experience

CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES
Appropriate license/permit for trade as may be required, i.e. Journeyman or Master Electrician License or City Licenses

Must be certified as a Universal Technician for CFC’s

Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record with periodic checks

COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Ability to effectively present information to co-workers and/or supervisors on a one-on-one basis.

FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE
Requires no knowledge of financial terms and principles.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.

OTHER SKILLS and/or ABILITIES
 None.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
Follows specific standardized procedures to achieve set results and deadlines.  Errors in judgment may cause minimal impact to immediate co-workers and supervisor

DISCLAIMER
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Please include salary history with resume.
 

POSITION PURPOSE:
The purpose of the Senior Data Center/ Facilities Engineer is to provide a safe, clean, organized data center environment while continually planning for growth by forecasting needs in advance. Hostway is seeking a technically and mechanically minded individual to oversee data center facilities maintenance and expansion, including electrical, HVAC, and security systems. In addition to working with the local lead staff, this individual will also interface with facilities personnel in other company locations, and with outside contractors and vendors. This individual will act as the interface between teams, local contractors and employees responsible for maintenance and operation of the facility (including mechanical and electrical systems and general management/maintenance of the building itself).


ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist in coordinating preventative maintenance on all environmental controls, electrical equipment, fire suppression systems, security systems and related facilities infrastructure.
• Assist in maintaining a run book of procedures for natural disasters, fire and other possible risks associated with running an Internet data center 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Work to develop and maintain a complete risk assessment inventory database that includes all systems within data centers.
• Work closely with the other departments to develop and maintain a facilities plan for future growth and planned projects
• Maintain effective controlled access storage areas within our leased space.
• Assist department heads with cubicle and office planning.
• Solving problems using analytical, technical, and organizational abilities
• Understanding and documenting facilities infrastructure
• Monitoring equipment (generator, breaker panels, etc)
• Responding to facilities-based alerts and problems
• Producing weekly and monthly reports
• Day-to-day facilities maintenance
• Perform other duties as assigned

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School Diploma required; a minimum of 2 years of college strongly preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years experience in data center or commercial facilities maintenance.
• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills.
• An undergraduate degree in an appropriate technical field.
• A good understanding of electrical and mechanical systems in use in a data center environment including feeders, generators, PDUs, cooling systems, and UPS systems.
• Strong knowledge of IT.
• Must have the ability to prioritize and manage one's time effectively
• Exceptional oral and written English communication skills are a definite requirement along with excellent computer skills and Internet proficiency
• Ability to effectively deal with change and ambiguity
• Ability to continually learn new technologies.
• Must be able to use common tools to perform needed facilities maintenance.
• Ability to lift 75lbs.
• Available for on-call duties as necessary

Please send resume and salary history to careers@hostway.com and reference code SDC090309AK.

Hostway Corporation provides domain registration, Web hosting, Web design and online marketing services to more than 400,000 customers worldwide. Hostway helps individuals, small businesses and large enterprises achieve more value from state-of-the-art Web-based technologies by reducing their complexity and cost. Founded in 1998, Hostway is one of the five largest Web hosting companies in the world with offices in North America (Chicago (HQ), Austin , Tampa and Vancouver ), Europe ( Amsterdam , Antwerp , Bucharest , Frankfurt, Hannover, London , Paris ), Asia/Pacific ( Seoul , Mumbai, Sydney).

Hostway is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by Federal, State or local law.

CB RICHARD ELLIS:

JOB SUMMARY
Responsible to ensure the proper performance of all necessary maintenance and operational tasks developed to assure maximum life and reliability of all mechanical systems for assigned properties/facilities.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Assist in and conduct the daily operations and maintenance of plumbing, electrical, HVAC and general maintenance requirements of buildings

Supervise maintenance staff, assign and monitor maintenance projects

Perform preventive maintenance duties, including changing filters, oiling motors, replacing light fixtures, inspecting/adjusting belts, replacing motor bearings, aligning shafts and annual inspections as directed by manufacturers

Recommend improvements for the preventive maintenance program on an on-going basis

Develop/maintain effective building specific maintenance procedures

Coordinate maintenance efforts with outside contractors and technicians

Maintain stock inventory control

Respond immediately to emergency situations (fire, evacuation, equipment failure, etc.) and customer concerns

Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and company directives as related to building operations and practice safe work habits

May be only maintenance staff member on duty during certain shifts; may be required to work extended periods of time without relief when responding to priority/emergency situations (including overtime type assignments); may require shift work and/or on call duties

Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan, schedule, coordinate, and oversee the work of maintenance staff.  Ensure team members have appropriate resources to deliver client services in timely, efficient manner.  Provide input and recommendations for employee selection, training, and performance evaluation.  Provide technical and/or professional advice to team members.

QUALIFICATIONS 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or GED equivalent

5+ years demonstrated experience in a maintenance environment

CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES
Appropriate license/permit for trade as may be required, i.e. Journeyman or Master Electrician License or City Licenses

Must be certified as a Universal Technician for CFC’s

Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record with periodic checks

COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Ability to effectively present information to co-workers and/or supervisors on a one-on-one basis.

FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE
Requires no knowledge of financial terms and principles.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.

OTHER SKILLS and/or ABILITIES
Proficient computer skills; familiar with Energy Management System (EMS) programming and fire alarm systems

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
Decisions made with advanced understanding of procedures, company policies, and business practices to achieve general results and deadlines. Responsible for setting own project deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to co-workers and supervisor.

DISCLAIMER
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.