Data Center Technician IV

MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.

 

Data Center Technician IV

Rate: $43 - $46 hourly with benefits

Location: Chicago, IL

Schedule: Night Shift: 10:00 pm - 6:30 am, Tuesday - Saturday.

We empower a more connected future through high-performance data centers and interconnection solutions. Recognized as a trusted partner in digital transformation, our strategically located facilities and innovative services enable businesses to connect, collaborate, and grow in an ever-evolving technological landscape.

Our culture is defined by operational excellence and a relentless drive for innovation. We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where every team member is valued, wins are celebrated as a team, and ownership is part of our DNA. We’re not just building state-of-the-art infrastructure—we’re creating a community of forward-thinkers committed to solving complex challenges and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Not only are we Committed to Excellence, but we also Build Connections, Own It, Do the Right Thing, Have Fun, and Win as a Team. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of digital infrastructure while nurturing your professional growth and success.

Data Center Technician IV Role:

The Data Center Technician IV must possess an expert level of knowledge and will be responsible for the operational integrity and regulatory compliance of the data center electrical, mechanical, fire life safety systems, and communications infrastructure. 

We are currently hiring for the Night Shift: 10:00 pm - 6:30 am, Tuesday - Saturday.

Mechanical responsibilities will include chilled water systems and components, HVAC systems such as roof top units, CRAC/CRAH units, and humidification systems.

Electrical responsibilities will include electrical/critical power distribution from the Utility/Generator main switchgear through the UPS systems out to the customer load.

Fire Life Safety responsibilities will include wet sprinkler systems and pre-action sprinkler systems as well as their associated detection devices.

Communications Infrastructure responsibilities will include IFD / MDF / MMR management, structured cabling and supporting infrastructure ownership, and customer space management.

This position will also be directly responsible for the processes that maximize customer uptime in the most cost-effective way by working very closely with the Data Center Manager.  Technicians must ensure that data center problems are identified and repaired quickly, contractors deliver quality services, and internal customer demands are met.  A Tier IV technician develops creative approaches to keep operational costs to a minimum, improve efficiency, and implement new strategies.       

Duties:

• Data center subject matter expert for electrical, mechanical, controls, and fire life safety systems.
• Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions in facilities systems. Areas include: Electrical, Mechanical, Communications, Building Monitoring and Control.
• Tracking and trending operational characteristics.
• Mentoring of junior staff.
• Work with the site Data Center Manager to track and complete an aggressive preventive and predicative maintenance schedule
• Work with and provides guidance, to the site Data Center Manager to determine maintenance requirements for mechanical and electrical systems
• Ensure data center operates at maximum operational efficiency, including analyzing existing operating conditions, recommending new technologies, and improving overall efficiency and cost reduction.  Ideal candidate will have a demonstrated technical ability and innovative thinking cross functionally, including integrated systems and IT
• Manage systems to avoid unplanned, customer-impacting outages
• Manage the data floor and back of house mechanical loading capacity thereby ensuring that the cooling system is operating at its highest efficiency
• Provide applied mechanical and integrated control expertise for the entire data center