Data Center Controls & Facilities Technician

Google Inc.; Reno, Northern (NV, KY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Inc. in Reno, NV is looking for a Facilities Technician to operate, monitor, and maintain data center facilities, including HVAC, power, and safety systems. You will work non-standard hours and coordinate with teams to ensure reliability and efficiency.

The role emphasizes safety, cost reduction, and rapid repair in emergencies, with opportunities to support upgrades and new equipment deployments in a fast-growing data center environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree, trade school certification, or related technical training, or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of controls/automation experience in industrial or commercial environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and use OSHA PPE and safety equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair data center systems such as servers, network equipment, PLCs, system administration, access control, alarm investigation, and SCADA management.
• Read blueprints/schematics/ladder logic and conduct system tours to assess working order.
• Control, monitoring, logging, and alarming systems.
• Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions in facilities systems and equipment.
• Support startup, commissioning, and integration of new controls equipment into facilities infrastructure.

Skills

Controls/Automation experience

Non-standard hours / shift work

Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Education

Associate's degree or related technical training

Tools

Scripting languages

Job description

Google Inc. in Reno, NV is looking for a Facilities Technician to operate, monitor, and maintain data center facilities, including HVAC, power, and safety systems. You will work non-standard hours and coordinate with teams to ensure reliability and efficiency.

The role emphasizes safety, cost reduction, and rapid repair in emergencies, with opportunities to support upgrades and new equipment deployments in a fast-growing data center environment.