Data Center Facilities Technician - Onsite Controls Expert

Google LLC; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Cedar Rapids, IA, USA is seeking a Facilities Technician for on-site data center operations. You will monitor, maintain, and repair data center systems including electrical, HVAC, and control networks, ensuring safety and efficiency.

Strong collaboration with contractors and teams is required, with a focus on cost-effective reliability and adherence to environmental standards. The role emphasizes hands-on diagnostics, startup of new controls equipment, and rapid response to outages.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or related technical training or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of controls/automation experience in industrial or commercial environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and use PPE.
• Willingness to work non-standard hours and varying shifts.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair data center systems such as servers, network equipment, PLCs, systems, access control, alarm investigation, and SCADA.
• Assist technicians by reading blueprints, schematics, ladder logic; conduct tours and assess system condition.
• Control, monitor, log, and alarm data center systems.
• Operate and respond to abnormal conditions in data center facilities and equipment.
• Support startup, commissioning, and integration of new controls equipment and systems.

Skills

Controls/automation experience

Heavy lifting capability

Contractor coordination

Non-standard hours adaptability

Safety and PPE familiarity

Education

Associate's degree or technical training

Tools

Scripting language

Job description

Google Cedar Rapids, IA, USA is seeking a Facilities Technician for on-site data center operations. You will monitor, maintain, and repair data center systems including electrical, HVAC, and control networks, ensuring safety and efficiency.

Strong collaboration with contractors and teams is required, with a focus on cost-effective reliability and adherence to environmental standards. The role emphasizes hands-on diagnostics, startup of new controls equipment, and rapid response to outages.