Data Center Critical Cooling Technician

Pearce Services; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Health and life insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development courses

Job summary

Pearce Services is seeking a Critical Cooling Technician to maintain and repair data-center grade cooling systems across the United States. This role requires extensive travel and hands-on work with chillers, CRAC/CRAH, BAS/BMS, and energy-efficient cooling equipment.

You will inspect, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance on air- and water-cooled systems, documenting all work and ensuring safety standards are met. Six-week-on, one-week-off rotations apply.

Qualifications

• EPA Section 608 Certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate, inspect, maintain, and repair critical cooling equipment.
• Troubleshoot complex commercial cooling, refrigeration, and chilled-water system issues.
• Perform scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance activities.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify reliability concerns before failures occur.
• Support response efforts during cooling system alarms and operational events.
• Maintain detailed maintenance records and equipment documentation.
• Collaborate with operations teams, contractors, and facility engineers.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with company safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Troubleshooting HVAC systems

Reading electrical schematics

HVAC controls knowledge

Three-phase power understanding

Tools

Trane chillers

YORK chillers

Carrier chillers

Daikin chillers

Job description

Pearce is a leading technology-enabled provider of asset management solutions for mission-critical electromechanical infrastructure throughout North America. Pearce provides technical maintenance, repair, operations, and engineering services for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, backup power generators, battery energy storage systems (BESS), critical cooling systems, and other electrical and mechanical infrastructure across end markets such as renewable energy, telecom, and data centers. Founded in 1998, Pearce has more than 4,000 employees and 28 locations across the U.S. Pearce is a wholly owned subsidiary of CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. To learn more about Pearce visit http://www.pearce-services.com .

Your Impact

Join a team responsible for maintaining the cooling systems that protect and support critical data center operations. As a Critical Cooling Technician, you will work on advanced mechanical and HVAC infrastructure that keeps mission-critical computing environments operating safely and efficiently. This position is 100% travel across United States.

Core Responsibilities

Travel is required. Rotation is SIX weeks out at a time and One week off.

• Operate, inspect, maintain, and repair critical cooling equipment.
• Troubleshoot complex commercial cooling, refrigeration, and chilled-water system issues.
• Perform scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance activities.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify reliability concerns before failures occur.
• Support response efforts during cooling system alarms and operational events.
• Maintain detailed maintenance records and equipment documentation.
• Collaborate with operations teams, contractors, and facility engineers.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with company safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Systems You'll Work On

• Air-cooled and water-cooled chillers
• Centrifugal, screw, and scroll compressor systems
• Computer Room Air Conditioners (CRAC)
• Computer Room Air Handlers (CRAH)
• Chilled-water systems
• Cooling towers and condenser-water systems
• Pumps, valves, strainers, and heat exchangers
• Refrigeration systems and refrigerant circuits
• Building Automation Systems (BAS)
• Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Critical cooling distribution infrastructure
• Liquid-cooling and CDU systems (preferred)

Required Qualifications

• EPA Section 608 Certification.
• Ability to troubleshoot commercial or industrial HVAC systems independently.
• Experience interpreting piping diagrams, mechanical drawings, and electrical schematics.
• Working knowledge of HVAC controls and automation systems.
• Understanding of three-phase power, motor controls, and VFDs.
• Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, and repair skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of HVAC service, maintenance, or operations experience.
• Experience with Trane, YORK, Carrier, Daikin, or equivalent chiller systems.
• Experience in data centers, hospitals, pharmaceutical facilities, manufacturing plants, or other critical environments.
• Knowledge of hydronic systems and chilled-water distribution.
• Familiarity with liquid cooling technologies used in modern data centers.

What Makes You Successful

You are a technically skilled HVAC professional who enjoys hands-on troubleshooting and takes pride in keeping critical systems operating at peak performance. You understand that equipment reliability directly supports business operations and is comfortable working in environments where downtime is not an option.

Compensation

$40.00-$65.00 hourly/DOE

At Pearce, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.

In addition to wages, employees may also be eligible for performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, company vehicle, per diem or other applicable compensation. We also offer all full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, 401k with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development courses.

This pay range reflects our commitment to pay equity and compliance with state and federal pay transparency laws. If you have questions about compensation, we encourage open discussions during the hiring process.

Base Pay Range

$45 - $65 USD

What We Offer

Pearce offers a family-friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, HSA option. To help you recharge, we have paid vacation and paid holidays. For your future, we offer a company-matching 401(k) Retirement, Life Insurance, Tuition reimbursement, and professional development training. To help you be successful at work, as required for the role, we will provide a company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet along with all necessary tools and safety equipment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

As set forth in Pearce Services’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.