Facilities Assistant

CloudHQ LLC • Ashburn, Virginia, United States • $39.27k - $53.35k / year • 2w ago

Description:

The Facilities Assistant is part of the Operations Team within CloudHQ. The Facilities Assistant shall provide infrastructure support for the Operations Management Team in the day-to-day operations of a large-scale data center electrical / mechanical plant, while ensuring that the highest levels of reliability and availability are maintained.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The Facilities Assistant must have a background in carpentry, general building hardware (doors, locks, windows, flooring, etc.) and basic administrative skills. This position will work closely with CloudHQ managers in maintaining the facility and grounds at highest levels of readiness and appearance.

Other responsibilities include:

Assist with maintaining operations of facility
Assist with minor facility modifications
Assist as a security monitor
Assist with shipping and receiving
Maintain facility logs in compliance with requirements. Assist with filing records
Assist Managers with obtaining facility related price quotations and bid proposals
Assist with Scheduling repairs and preventative maintenance of facility equipment and grounds
Assist with cleaning and general maintenance of the facility
Perform general maintenance tasks. Typical tasks include light carpentry, light landscaping, changing light bulbs, crating and uncrating equipment, painting, door hardware and adjustments
Be able to utilize standard hand tools
Assist with the maintenance of HVAC systems, electrical systems, fire extinguishers, and other facility equipment
Maintain work areas in a neat and safe manner
Organize and file facility documents
Local travel required
Maintain record of office and breakroom supplies; compile monthly resupply list
Conduct daily visual inspection of common areas and exterior grounds
Conduct monthly visual inspection of roof area

Requirements:

Experience: Minimum two years of experience in a facilities/operations role. Experience working in a high-reliability data center environment highly desired

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Proficiency with MS Office, specifically Excel
Fundamental problem-solving skills, technical and organizational expertise
Actively solicit feedback to ensure all responsibilities, activities and deliverables meet expectations
Carpentry, painting, and general mechanical skills