Data Center Facilities Technician (12-hr Rotating Shifts)

CBRE Group, Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Data Center Technician responsible for preventative maintenance and corrective repairs within a Data Center operation.

The role is part of the Critical and Technical Services function and involves on-site work across mechanical and electrical systems, including HVAC, chillers, and fire alarms. The technician will perform site inspections, react to BMS alarms, coordinate with third-party vendors, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Technical training with apprenticeship or 1–2 years related experience.
• Ability to work shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the role.
• Proficient in basic math and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Basic math

Education

Technical apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CBRE Group, Inc. in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Data Center Technician responsible for preventative maintenance and corrective repairs within a Data Center operation.

The role is part of the Critical and Technical Services function and involves on-site work across mechanical and electrical systems, including HVAC, chillers, and fire alarms. The technician will perform site inspections, react to BMS alarms, coordinate with third-party vendors, and ensure regulatory compliance.