Facility Operations Specialist II

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

. Access and troubleshoot building systems and equipment, including HVAC, electrical, chilled water, generators, and air handlers .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HVAC and environmental controls, power systems, and data center facility management, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and effective vendor oversight. Capable of diagnosing equipment failures and leading corrective actions while providing exceptional customer service.

Highest-signal resume keywords

HVAC ExpertiseData Center Facility ManagementVendor OversightITIL v4 Foundation KnowledgeCompliance with OSHA and EPA Standards

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Hard Skills

Building Systems TroubleshootingElectrical Power Requirements DeterminationData Center Equipment InstallationEnvironmental Controls ManagementQuality Control on Completed WorkEmergency Response ManagementEquipment Failure DiagnosisService Operation Model ApplicationHeavy Equipment HandlingConfined Space Work

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Oral CommunicationExceptional Customer ServiceTime ManagementPrioritization Skills

Tools & Technologies

HVAC SystemsGeneratorsUPS SystemsElectrical Distribution SystemsControl and Monitoring Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Public Trust (Tier 4)REAL ID-compliant Driver's LicenseU.S. Passport

Industry Keywords

Data CenterMedical FacilityCommercial SettingOSHA ComplianceEPA ComplianceNFPA StandardsHazardous Materials ManagementIndustrial HygieneWaste ReductionPesticide Reduction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Access and troubleshoot building systems and equipment, including HVAC, electrical, chilled water, generators, and air handlers
Determine whether repairs can be completed internally or require outsourcing to vendors
Serve as primary vendor contact and liaison between vendors and the customer's facilities manager
Operate, monitor, maintain, inspect, and support data center heating and cooling, power supply, generators, UPS systems, electrical distribution, and control and monitoring systems
Install, test, configure, and customize data center facility support systems
Participate in projects to replace, repair, and maintain data center facility systems
Provide vendor oversight and guidance and perform quality control on completed work
Manage emergent situations and lead corrective actions through resolution with leadership
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and applicable state and local standards
Ensure compliance with hazardous materials, confined-space, industrial hygiene, waste reduction, pesticide reduction, and recycling requirements
Diagnose data center support equipment failures and restore equipment to normal operations
Respond to after-hours calls and emergencies when needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must be able to pass federal background investigation and obtain a Public Trust (Tier 4)
5+ years of Facilities and Equipment experience in a datacenter, medical facility, or commercial setting
Expertise in HVAC and environmental controls, security, safety systems, power, backup power systems, and smart building decision systems
Skilled at determining electrical power requirements and performing hardware placement, installation, moves, replacement, and removal
Ability to communicate technical subject matter expertise to management and others
ITIL v4 foundation knowledge and experience based on the ITIL framework
Ability to apply and provide feedback on service operation models and practices
Strong written and oral communication skills in English
Must be capable of directing personnel and interfacing with the Government and customers
Exceptional customer service, time-management, and prioritization skills
Ability to work in confined areas and from heights, including climbing ladders and scaffolding
Ability to move and handle heavy equipment, tools, and building materials
Must present acceptable identification for customer badging and site access, such as a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, U.S. Passport, or other approved document

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee-owned company
Federal government contractor supporting national priority programs