Data Center Sr Technician

CBRE Group, Inc.; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Sr. Technician to perform preventive maintenance and complex repairs within a Data Center operation. You will monitor Mechanical & Electrical systems and respond to BMS alarms to maintain critical facilities uptime.

The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and documentation, with a focus on coordinating with vendors and ensuring quality records and regulatory requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Perform preventive maintenance and complex corrective repairs in a Data Center environment.
• Maintain environmental conditions for safe operations.
• Respond to Building Management System alarms and emergency repairs.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily site inspections of mechanical & engineering systems and equipment.
• Ensure safe environmental conditions on site.
• Verify subcontractor performance and compliance with MSAs and company procedures.
• Complete planned and reactive maintenance on equipment and assist staff.
• Check BMS for HVAC conditions and respond to complex client problems.
• Review meters from UPS, PDU, and utilities for accurate documentation.

Skills

Site inspections

BMS alarms

HVAC troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Permit to work

CERM records

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE Data Center Sr. Technician, you will perform preventative maintenance and complex 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:

• Manage 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.

• Make sure third parties and vendors follow compliance with company-developed processes, procedures, and all applicable laws and regulations. Accompany vendor’s on-site visits as needed and ensure site standards are met.

• Verify subcontractor performance meets all requirements per the Master Service Agreement.

• Complete planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance on all equipment. Assist staff with tricky situations.

• Check BMS for running and alarm conditions and respond to complex HVAC-related client problems.

• Review meter readings from UPS, PDU and utilities to ensure accurate information is documented.

• Provide Mechanical and Electrical troubleshooting. Provide fixes to facility and plant faults and defects.

• Ensure that suitable spares are available to carry out maintenance at the site.

• Complete assigned work according to established processes and procedures. Follow all safety processes and requirements and confirm all regulatory requirements and quality standards are met.

• Operate a permit-to-work system under the company’s health and safety procedures. Verify that appropriate controls are within the Permit-to-Work systems.

• Ensure that ACOP’s applicable to the maintenance industry procedures.

• Conduct routine quality checks for comprehensive maintenance records.

• Help create and develop work processes, Job Hazard Analysis reports, and SOPs for critical work with risk assessment. Ensure that CERM documents and logbooks are updated.

• Complete all required training to ensure successful completion of all job-related responsibilities.

• Have some knowledge of standard principles with limited practical experience in applying them.

• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.

• Impact the quality of own work.

• Work within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

• Exchange straightforward information, ask questions, and check for understanding.

What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma 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

• Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.

• Ability to use existing procedures to solve standard problems.

• Experience with analyzing information and standard practices to make judgments.

• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

• Organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.

• Intermediate math skills. Ability to calculate difficult figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial related calculations.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affinitive Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)