Data Center Mechanical Tech I — HVAC & Systems

Google; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Reno, NV is seeking a Data Center Facilities Technician I, Mechanical to help operate and maintain core data center systems, including piping, pumps, HVAC and monitoring equipment. You will read blueprints and sequence of operations, assist senior technicians, and participate in non-standard shift rotations.

This role emphasizes safety, operational cost awareness, and collaboration with contractors to sustain high availability in Google's hyperscale infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree, trade school certification, or other certified training in a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of Mechanical/HVAC experience in an industrial or commercial environment.
• Ability to participate in material handling tasks such as lifting, carrying or moving up to 50 lbs of equipment, the required use of OSHA standard safety equipment such as limited weight bearing work platforms, ladders, step stools and personal protective equipment (PPE) like safety harnesses.
• Ability to work non-standard hours and differing work rotations/shifts.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair various data center systems such as piping and mechanical system components.
• Provide daily assistance to technicians as you read blueprints/schematics/sequence of operations, conduct tours of systems, and assess their working order.
• Manage the uptime and maintenance of water pumps and treatment systems, HVAC and control and monitoring systems.
• Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions in the data center facilities systems and equipment.
• Support startup, commissioning, and integration of new mechanical equipment and systems into facilities infrastructure.

Skills

Mechanical/HVAC experience

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Non-standard hours flexibility

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent technical training

Tools

Hand tools

Digital metering

Calibration/diagnostic equipment

Job description

Google Reno, NV is seeking a Data Center Facilities Technician I, Mechanical to help operate and maintain core data center systems, including piping, pumps, HVAC and monitoring equipment. You will read blueprints and sequence of operations, assist senior technicians, and participate in non-standard shift rotations.

This role emphasizes safety, operational cost awareness, and collaboration with contractors to sustain high availability in Google's hyperscale infrastructure.