Data Center Operations Engineer

JLL; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, dental & vision

Parental leave

PTO & holidays

Daily Pay

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Critical Facilities Technician in Atlanta to oversee daily operation and maintenance of data center systems, including power, cooling, backup generation, and security. This role reports to the Chief Engineer and emphasizes reliability and documentation.

The technician will monitor environmental conditions, respond to alarms, manage maintenance records, and work with vendors to ensure uptime and SLA adherence. A strong focus on safety and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• 3 years of data center experience in operations and maintenance of critical facilities.
• Knowledge of critical infrastructure including MV switchboards, transformers, generators, ATS/STS, UPS, PDUs, RPPs.
• Strong written and verbal communications with local and regional teams.
• Commitment to process improvement and timely delivery of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain data center equipment such as UPS, HVAC, generators, and security systems.
• Identify and resolve hardware or software related issues in the data center.
• Monitor power usage, temperature, and other critical factors affecting operation.
• Keep up-to-date documentation including manuals, diagrams and maintenance records.
• Monitor ticket queues and respond within SLA times.

Skills

Data center operations

Equipment maintenance

Communication skills

Vendor coordination

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Job description

JLL is seeking a Critical Facilities Technician in Atlanta to oversee daily operation and maintenance of data center systems, including power, cooling, backup generation, and security. This role reports to the Chief Engineer and emphasizes reliability and documentation.

The technician will monitor environmental conditions, respond to alarms, manage maintenance records, and work with vendors to ensure uptime and SLA adherence. A strong focus on safety and teamwork is essential.