Facilities Assistant

Facilities Assistant

Our purpose at CloudHQ is to provide flexible, efficient, and resilient data center solutions to businesses of all sizes. Our growing organization was founded by the pioneer of data center REITs. CloudHQ has state-of-the-art data center sites located on two Northern Virginia campuses, as well as London, Frankfurt, Paris, Milan, and So Paulo, and we anticipate exponential growth over the next several years both in the US and abroad. Our company's reach is expanded through our affiliate companies Cloud Capital, Dalian Development, and WindHQ.

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.

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.

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

Minimum two years of experience in a facilities/operations role

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

Experience working in a high-reliability data center environment highly desired

CloudHQ's people and culture are the most enriching aspects that make us a great place to work. We are strengthened by industry experts who bring extensive knowledge, skill, and experience; leaders who bring vision, innovation and commitment to our people; and an expanding team of individuals who believe in that vision, and bring their best to support their customers and team.

Our employees enjoy competitive compensation and rewarding incentives, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability), 401(k) with match, 12 paid holidays, generous PTO, development opportunities, and the ability to closely impact and contribute to the growth of an exceptional organization.

CloudHQ is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status.