Data Center Mechanical Technician

CBRE Group, Inc.; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Mechanical Technician to perform preventative maintenance and corrective repairs within a Data Center operation.

You will inspect Mechanical & Engineering systems daily, respond to BMS alarms, work with third‑party vendors, conduct routine quality checks, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience performing preventive maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to respond quickly to BMS alarms and HVAC issues.
• Experience coordinating with third‑party vendors and following safety procedures.
• Strong documentation and recordkeeping for maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily site inspections of Mechanical & Engineering systems and equipment.
• React to Building Management System alarms and complete emergency repairs as needed.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PM) and reactive maintenance on equipment.
• Check BMS for running and alarm conditions and respond to HVAC-related client problems.
• Conduct building walkthroughs and take meter readings from UPS, PDU's and utilities.
• Provide fixes to facility and plant faults and defects; follow procedures and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Complete required training to ensure successful completion of responsibilities.

Job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE Data Center Mechanical 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.