Data Center Technician (M&E) - Jurong West

CBRE Group, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is hiring a Data Center Technician in Singapore to perform preventive and corrective maintenance within a data center operation. You’ll inspect mechanical and electrical systems, manage BMS alarms, and work with vendors to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.

The role emphasizes safe operating environments, routine quality checks, and detailed maintenance records while following defined procedures under supervision.

Qualifications

• Technical apprenticeship or diploma completed.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience.
• Willing to work shifts including weekends/holidays.
• Ability to present information to internal and client teams.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational and numerical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily site inspections of Mechanical & Engineering systems and equipment.
• Ensure environmental conditions provide a safe work environment.
• React to BMS alarms and complete emergency repairs as needed.
• Collaborate with third‑party vendors and ensure compliance with processes and laws.
• Report subcontractor performance issues to management.
• Perform planned PM and reactive maintenance on equipment.
• Check BMS for running/alarm conditions and address HVAC problems.
• Conduct building walkthroughs and take meter readings from UPS, PDUs and utilities.
• Fix facility and plant faults and defects.
• Follow established procedures and safety requirements; maintain maintenance records.
• Complete required training for job responsibilities.
• Use existing procedures to solve straightforward problems under supervision.
• Deliver outputs according to defined duties and processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Education

Apprenticeship / Technical Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE Data Center Technician, you will perform preventative maintenance and corrective repairs within a Data Center operation.

This job is part of the Critical and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for technical maintenance services in critical client environments.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist with daily site inspections of all Mechanical & Engineering systems and technical equipment, including servicing and maintenance.
• Ensure the site's environmental conditions provide a safe work environment.
• React to Building Management System alarms, and complete emergency repairs as needed.
• Work with third-party vendors, ensuring compliance with company-developed processes, procedures, and all applicable laws and regulations.
• Alert management if subcontractor performance doesn’t meet all requirements per the Master Service Agreement.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PM) and reactive maintenance on all equipment.
• Check BMS for running and alarm conditions and respond to HVAC-related client problems.
• Building walkthroughs, taking meter readings from UPS, PDU’s and utilities.
• Provide fixes to facility and plant faults and defects.
• Complete assigned work according to established processes and procedures. Follow all safety processes and requirements and ensure all regulatory requirements and quality standards are met. Conduct routine quality checks for comprehensive maintenance records.
• Complete all required training to ensure successful completion of all job-related responsibilities.
• Use existing procedures to solve straightforward problems while having a limited opportunity to exercise discretion.
• Impact through clearly defined duties, methods, and tasks are described in detail.
• Deliver own output by following defined procedures and processes under close supervision and guidance.

What You’ll Need:

• Training in a Technical discipline having served an apprenticeship or equivalent with 1-2 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Ability to work shifts that may include weekends and holidays
• Must be able to Meet the physical requirements of this role.
• To effectively present information to an internal department, client, management and/or colleagues.
• Ability to follow basic work routines and standards in the application of work.
• Communication skills to exchange straightforward information.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• Basic math skills. Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages, discounts, and markups.