Data Center Operations Technician - Critical Facilities

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; New York (NY); On-site; USD 79,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching company

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) is seeking a Specialist, Data Center Operations in New York, NY. The role involves hands-on maintenance of critical electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems within high-risk environments, with a strong emphasis on safety and documentation.

You will monitor and maintain critical equipment, manage building systems, and coordinate with contractors while ensuring exceptional customer service and compliance with safety policies.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in critical environment operations, maintenance, and/or engineering.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in electrical and HVAC trades.
• Minimum 4 years of experience with backup systems (generators and UPS).
• Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression systems in commercial/critical facilities.
• Fundamental skills in critical systems including emergency generators, ATS, UPS, PDU, and battery systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, monitor, and perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on critical equipment including HVAC, chillers, UPS systems, generators, fire suppression systems, and building management systems.
• Operate and monitor critical and non-critical system equipment while overseeing third-party contractor work for safe and compliant operations.
• Install and repair plumbing, piping, electrical controls, motors, pumps, air compressors, and heat exchangers.
• Execute work orders for preventive and corrective maintenance, and document activities in computerized maintenance management systems.
• Respond to emergency situations such as fire, evacuation, equipment failure, and customer concerns.
• Perform Building Management System Console operations and monitor system performance.
• Comply with departmental policies for safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials while maintaining a clean and safe workplace.
• Participate in professional trade organizations and training programs to stay current with industry technological trends.
• Perform additional duties as required to meet client objectives and support facility operations.

Skills

Critical environment operations

Electrical trades

HVAC trades

Backup systems (generators & UPS)

Building management systems

Education

High School diploma or GED

All Local 94 certifications/licenses

Tools

MS Office

Teams

Email

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) is seeking a Specialist, Data Center Operations in New York, NY. The role involves hands-on maintenance of critical electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems within high-risk environments, with a strong emphasis on safety and documentation.

You will monitor and maintain critical equipment, manage building systems, and coordinate with contractors while ensuring exceptional customer service and compliance with safety policies.