Shift Technician – Data Centre Solutions

CBRE (Singapore); Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Data Centre Solutions (DCS) is seeking a hands-on Shift Technician to maintain critical building systems within a data centre environment in Singapore. You will perform preventative maintenance, monitor BMS/CMMS systems, respond to alarms, and support repairs and installations.

The role requires strong safety practices and clear reporting to the Site Manager. This is a 12-hour rotating shift position with weekend coverage and emergency rosters as needed, reporting to the Site Manager.

Qualifications

• Experience in building services or critical facilities environments.
• Knowledge of permit-to-work systems and safety procedures.
• Ability to read technical drawings and follow operational procedures.
• Experience using CMMS and BMS platforms.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and respond effectively to incidents.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical, HVAC, and building systems.
• Monitor site infrastructure, alarms, and faults.
• Respond to alarms and carry out basic troubleshooting and repairs.
• Prepare accurate maintenance reports and elevate issues when required.
• Follow permit-to-work procedures and maintain safety compliance.
• Deliver professional customer service to clients and site stakeholders.

Skills

Building services

Fault-finding

Reading drawings

Safety procedures

Communication

Rotating shifts

Customer service

Tools

CMMS

BMS

Job description

CBRE Data Centre Solutions (DCS) delivers integrated real estate, facilities, and technology solutions across the data centre lifecycle.

Our team combines deep expertise across DCS service lines with technical excellence and commercial insight to help data centre owners, occupiers, and investors unlock value and operate with confidence.

About the Role

Keep critical systems running. Make every shift count.

As a CBRE Shift Technician, you'll help maintain the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of critical building systems within a data centre environment.

Reporting to the Shift Lead, you'll carry out planned preventative maintenance, monitor building systems, respond to alarms and faults, and support corrective, repair, and installation works.

This is a hands-on role for a technician with strong building-services knowledge, experience in critical environments, and a commitment to safe working practices, accurate reporting, and responsive customer service.

Report to the Site Manager.

Work within an operational data centre and critical environment.

Work a 12-hour rotating shift arrangement.

Participate in an emergency call-out roster when required, including weekend coverage and support for team-member absences.

What You’ll Do

Planned Maintenance & Operations

Perform preventative maintenance on electrical, HVAC, and building systems.

Conduct site inspections, meter readings, and equipment checks.

Support air-conditioning troubleshooting and installation activities.

Build strong working knowledge of site infrastructure and operations.

Monitor Systems. Respond to Faults

Monitor BMS alarms and system performance.

Investigate faults and carry out basic troubleshooting and repairs.

Ensure maintenance activities meet site and regulatory requirements.

Prepare accurate maintenance reports and elevate issues when required.

Safety & Service Excellence

Follow permit-to-work procedures and safe work practices.

Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.

Deliver professional customer service to clients and site stakeholders.

Contribute ideas that improve reliability and service delivery.

What You’ll Need

Experience working with building services and critical facilities environments.

Knowledge of permit-to-work systems and safety procedures.

Ability to read technical drawings and follow operational procedures.

Experience using CMMS and BMS platforms.

Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

Good communication and customer service skills.

Ability to work rotating shifts and respond effectively to incidents.

Commitment to safety, quality, and accurate documentation.

Why CBRE

At CBRE, you'll work with people who solve complex challenges and help businesses and people thrive.

Our teams bring together different perspectives, technical expertise, and a shared commitment to delivering better outcomes. We value respect, integrity, service, and excellence, and we give our people opportunities to build their expertise, take ownership, and realize their potential.

Bring your technical skills to an environment where reliability matters. Join CBRE and help keep critical operations moving.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

We value human interaction and want to understand each candidate’s unique experience, skills, and aspirations.

CBRE does not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions. We ask candidates to disclose any use of AI during the application and interview process.

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Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Singapore?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Data Centre Shift Technician?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years of HVAC Engineering experience do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Building Management System Technician?
• Do you have experience using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems?

Commercial & Industrial Property Management 1,001-5,000 employees

About CBRE

With broader and deeper capabilities than any other company, CBRE is the leading full-service real estate services and investment organization in the world.

CBRE Group, Inc. is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with 2016 revenues of $13.1 billion and more than 75,000 employees (excluding affiliate offices). CBRE has been included in the Fortune 500 since 2008, ranking #214 in 2017. It also has been voted the industry's top brand by the Lipsey Company for 16 consecutive years, and has been named one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies in the real estate sector for six years in a row. Its shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CBG.

CBRE offers a broad range of integrated services, including facilities, transaction and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development services.

About CBRE

With broader and deeper capabilities than any other company, CBRE is the leading full-service real estate services and investment organization in the world.

CBRE Group, Inc. is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with 2016 revenues of $13.1 billion and more than 75,000 employees (excluding affiliate offices). CBRE has been included in the Fortune 500 since 2008, ranking #214 in 2017. It also has been voted the industry's top brand by the Lipsey Company for 16 consecutive years, and has been named one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies in the real estate sector for six years in a row. Its shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CBG.

CBRE offers a broad range of integrated services, including facilities, transaction and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development services.