Data Center Floating Technician - Night Shift

CBRE; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Data Center Technician in Michigan City, Indiana, to perform preventative maintenance and repairs within a Data Center operation on-site. The role requires prior DCS experience and mechanical/electrical aptitude, with a 12-hour shift pattern (7p-7a) on a 4-3-3-4 rotation.

You will inspect systems, monitor the BMS alarms, coordinate with vendors, and document maintenance while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or equivalent technical training with 1–2 years of job-related experience.
• Ability to work shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Meet the physical requirements of the role.
• Ability to present information clearly to internal teams and clients.
• Basic math skills for percentages, discounts, and markups.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and corrective repairs on data center equipment.
• Monitor Building Management System alarms and respond to issues.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors while following company procedures and regulations.
• Conduct site inspections of Mechanical & Engineering systems and equipment.
• Ensure environmental conditions support a safe work environment.
• Document maintenance activities and maintain quality records.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Trade apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Office

BMS knowledge

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 (7p-7a) 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).

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