Data Center Facilities Technician: Controls & Systems

Socket.dev; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Bonus target

Job summary

Google data centers require a Facilities Technician to operate, monitor, and maintain physical facilities conditions, ensuring HVAC, power, UPS, and distribution systems run efficiently. You will inspect and repair critical infrastructure, read schematics, and support new controls integration across facilities.

The role emphasizes safety, cost reduction, and rapid response to outages, with opportunities to work on pioneering AI infrastructure projects at scale.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree, trade school certification, or equivalent training in a related field.
• 5 years of experience in Controls/Automation.
• Ability to handle up to 50 lbs and use PPE per OSHA standards.
• Ability to work non-standard hours and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair data center systems including servers, network equipment, PLCs, SCADA, and access control.
• Read blueprints/schematics/ladder logic and conduct tours of systems to assess operation.
• Control, monitor, log, and alarm data center systems.
• Operate and respond to abnormal conditions in data center facilities systems and equipment.
• Support startup, commissioning, and integration of new controls equipment.

Skills

Controls/Automation experience

Scripting languages

Communication with contractors

Education

Associate's degree or technical training

Tools

PLC/SCADA systems

Electrical metering equipment

Job description

Google data centers require a Facilities Technician to operate, monitor, and maintain physical facilities conditions, ensuring HVAC, power, UPS, and distribution systems run efficiently. You will inspect and repair critical infrastructure, read schematics, and support new controls integration across facilities.

The role emphasizes safety, cost reduction, and rapid response to outages, with opportunities to work on pioneering AI infrastructure projects at scale.