Facilities Specialist

Overview:
The Data Center Facilities Specialist is responsible for the planning, maintenance, and documentation of data center operations and associated mission-critical infrastructure. This role ensures effective oversight of contractor activities and maintenance practices to maintain operational integrity and energy efficiency.

Position Objectives:

• Ensure operational best practices to maintain availability and uptime of mission-critical operations and infrastructure.
• Review and document operational and emergency procedures, maintaining as-built documentation.
• Share technical knowledge with team members to promote professional growth and cross-training.
• Optimize energy efficiency of data center facilities and systems.

Responsibilities:

• Operate and manage critical equipment for routine and emergency services, including HVAC, plumbing, chillers, and fire detection systems.
• Conduct inspections and recommend improvements for building and mechanical systems.
• Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation for emergency response.
• Perform daily inspections to ensure site integrity.
• Coordinate contractor services for operations, maintenance, and construction.
• Maintain infrastructure per manufacturer recommendations and company standards.
• Develop MOP documents and prepare technical documentation.
• Interface with building management systems to ensure operational efficiencies.
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships for equipment repair and maintenance.
• Provide oversight for assigned projects, directing project teams and contractors.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience in a mission-critical environment.
• Operational knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and building automation systems.
• Self-starter with minimal supervision required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Team player with project management and troubleshooting skills.
• Basic understanding of budgets and procurement processes.
• Competent in PC skills and maintenance tools.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or greater.
• 2+ years in a mission-critical facility is a plus.
• Trade certifications (HVAC, Plumbing, or Electrical) preferred.
• Military training or technical certifications desired.

About Ensono:
At Ensono, we are a relentless ally, disrupting the status quo and enabling our clients to achieve key business outcomes. Our core values—Honesty, Reliability, Curiosity, Collaboration, and Passion—are integral to our success and how we do business. We empower our clients to embrace innovation and keep up with continuous change.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintain and repair facility structures, equipment, and grounds.
• Perform skilled trade work, such as carpentry or painting.
• Support project owners on high complexity assignments.
• Coordinate small projects and perform small electrical repairs.
• Work on-call shifts as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Functional knowledge of facility maintenance.
• Ability to perform physical labor.
• General maintenance repair knowledge.
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills.

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, even if they do not meet all preferred qualifications.

Why Ensono?

Ensono is a place to make better happen – for our clients and for your career. You can do great things through innovation or collaboration, by learning or volunteering, or to promote diversity and inclusion. You can do great things for your own health or for a healthier planet. Whatever it means to you to do great things we want Ensono to be the place you can do it. 

We are a client-facing business, but we do encourage clients to allow us to work remotely most of the time so if you are not required to be on a client site, you can choose to work from home or in our Ensono offices.

Some of our benefits include:

• Unlimited Paid Days Off
• Three health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• 401k with company match
• Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts
• Paid Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, and Sabbatical Leave
• Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding
• Enhanced fertility coverage
• Wellness program
• Depending on location, ability to take advantage of fitness centers
• Flexible work schedule

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this role is $21-$30 per hour based on a full-time schedule. Pleas