Data Center HVAC Technician

CBRE; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Data Center Mechanical Technician to perform preventive maintenance and repairs across a major data center campus in St. George, SC. The role requires flexibility for day and night shifts and work within a formal engineering and technical services function.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting HVAC and control systems, supervising tasks, and ensuring compliance with safety and codes while applying practical, innovative solutions for a high-performance facility.

Qualifications

• EPA Universal license.
• Experience with troubleshooting and repairs for chilled water loops, evaporative cooling systems, and computer-room air handlers.
• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4-5 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Prior shift manager or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assign tasks to team members. Ensure all duties are done in a timely manner.
• Install, repair, adjust, service and maintain electric or pneumatic control systems used for building HVAC/R.

Skills

EPA Universal license

Chilled water loops

Evaporative cooling systems

Computer-room air handlers

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Supervisory experience

Job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE Data Center Mechanical Technician, you will use your skills to maintain buildings, industrial systems, and equipment on an ongoing basis by conducting routine preventive maintenance inspections and making repairs at a major, highly efficient data center campus located in St. George, SC. This role requires a candidate to be flexible with day and night shifts.

This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.

What You’ll Do:

• Assign tasks to team members. Ensure all duties are done in a timely manner.

• Install, repair, adjust, service and maintain electric or pneumatic control systems used for building heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems and equipment, including calibration of related instruments, gauges, and control components.

• Inspect and conduct ongoing maintenance on building HVAC equipment to ensure proper operation of equipment and compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, and work safety.

• Troubleshoot equipment failures and identify the best course of action for equipment modifications.

• Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.

• Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.

• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.

• Impact a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams.

• Work within broad guidelines and policies.

• Explain difficult or sensitive information.

What You’ll Need:

• EPA Universal license

• Experience with troubleshooting and repairs for chilled water loops, evaporative cooling systems, and computer-room air handlers.

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4-5 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Prior shift manager or supervisory experience preferred.

• Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs, and the ability to carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.

• Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.

• Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.

• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

• Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.

• Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of a global leader in commercial real estate and investment services that help businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact! Our collaborative environment is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service, and excellence — and we value the varied perspectives, backgrounds, and skills of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your full potential!

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

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).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affi cativeAction Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)