Data Center HVAC Technician

CBRE; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Data Center Technician to perform preventative maintenance and corrective repairs within a critical data center environment. You will work under supervision to ensure safe operations and efficient, compliant service delivery.

Responsibilities include inspecting mechanical and electrical systems, responding to BMS alarms, coordinating with vendors, and maintaining accurate records. The role requires basic technical training, shift flexibility, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or technical diploma plus 1–2 years relevant experience.
• Able to work shifts including weekends/holidays.
• Physical requirements of the role must be met.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook).
• Good organizational skills and problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily site inspections of Mechanical & Engineering systems, servicing and maintenance.
• Respond to Building Management System alarms and perform emergency repairs.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors while ensuring compliance with processes and laws.
• Complete planned and reactive maintenance on equipment.
• Check BMS for HVAC conditions and address client issues.
• Take meter readings from UPS, PDUs and utilities during walkthroughs.
• Adhere to safety, quality standards and complete training.
• Follow established procedures and deliver outputs under supervision.

Skills

Technical apprenticeship

HVAC knowledge

Electrical safety

Maintenance planning

Safety compliance

Communication skills

MS Office

Math skills

Education

Apprenticeship in technical discipline

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 job is part of the Critical and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for technical maintenance services in critical client environments.

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 standard 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.