Data Center Floating Technician

CBRE; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Data Center Technician to perform preventative maintenance and corrective repairs inside a Michigan City, IN data center. The role requires mechanical and electrical aptitude with 1–2 years of related experience and the ability to work a 12-hour shift (7a-7p) on a 4-3-3-4 schedule.

You will inspect mechanical and engineering systems, respond to BMS alarms, coordinate with vendors, document maintenance, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while delivering reliable

Qualifications

• Requires training in a technical discipline with an apprenticeship or equivalent and 1–2 years of related experience.
• Ability to work shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Able to meet physical requirements of the role.
• Strong communication to present information to internal teams and clients.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Good organizational skills and analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and corrective repairs on mechanical and electrical systems in a data center.
• Inspect daily site operations to ensure safe, compliant conditions.
• Respond to Building Management System alarms and emergency repairs as needed.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors and ensure compliance with processes and regulations.
• Document maintenance activities and conduct routine quality checks.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Apprenticeship

Microsoft Office

Communication

Organizational skills

Basic math

Education

Technical diploma or apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Role

As a CBRE Data Center Technician, you will perform preventative maintenance and corrective repairs within a Data Center operation. This role will be located on-site in Michigan City, Indiana. All applicants must have previous DCS experience in addition to mechanical and electrical aptitude. This role will have 12 hour shifts (7a-7p) with a 4-3-3-4 schedule.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

What You’ll Need:

• Training in a Technical discipline having served an apprenticeship or equivalent with 1-2 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Ability to work shifts that may include weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to Meet the physical requirements of this role.
• To effectively present information to an internal department, client, management and/or colleagues.
• Ability to follow basic work routines and standards in the application of work.
• Communication skills to exchange straightforward information.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• Basic math skills. Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages, discounts, and markups.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations

CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).