Critical Facilities Technician - Data Centre Electrician

Ascent, now part of Wesco, is a leading provider of mission-critical facility solutions across North America. With deep expertise in data center development, engineering, and operations, Ascent supports thousands of sites for top-tier clients, delivering reliable performance and innovative technology. As part of the Wesco family, Ascent continues to set the standard for safety, service, and operational excellence in the critical infrastructure sector.

The Critical Facilities Technician - Data Centre Electrician supports the operation and maintenance of mission-critical infrastructure within a data center environment. This role assists in managing building systems—including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and life safety—ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and uptime. Responsibilities include performing preventative and emergency maintenance, coordinating with vendors and contractors, and supporting 24 / 7 on-call operations. The Critical Facilities Technician - Data Centre Electrician also contributes to procedural development, safety compliance, and long-term infrastructure planning.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance of mission critical equipment used to operate and maintain a data center.
• Assist in management of systems and physical environment integration (life safety, mechanical, plumbing, and power related activities and issues).
• Report discrepancies and trends to the Assistant Critical Facilities Manager, Critical Facilities Manager, operations team and / or clients.
• Assist in managing preventative and emergency maintenance schedules and procedures for building systems; identify back-up and replacement inventory needs for critical systems.
• Assist in overseeing all maintenance schedules and providers.
• Provide on-call support (24x7).
• Assist in updates of standard practices consistent for data center operations and equipment.

Oversee and coordinate sub-contractors to assure proper installation of equipment and delivery of maintenance services.

Qualifications

The data centre work environment is a highly secure, physically demanding, and structured operation, characterized by its loud, controlled temperature conditions and 24 / 7 / 365 uptime. The environment demands a high attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills to manage and troubleshoot critical equipment during regular operation and in emergency situations. Lifting up to 50 lbs, regular bending, stooping, climbing and long periods of walking / standing will be required.