Data Center Technician

CBRE Group, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role falls under the Critical and Technical Services function, focusing on technical maintenance in critical client environments. The technician will conduct daily inspections, manage environmental safety, respond to BMS alarms, work with vendors, and ensure compliance with processes and regulations while maintaining quality records and

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily site inspections of Mechanical & Engineering systems and equipment.
• Ensure the site's environmental conditions provide a safe work environment.
• Respond to Building Management System alarms and perform emergency repairs.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors while following company processes and regulations.
• Flag subcontractor performance not meeting requirements per the Master Service Agreement.
• Complete planned preventive maintenance and reactive maintenance on equipment.
• Check BMS for running/alarm conditions and address HVAC-related client issues.
• Perform building walkthroughs and take meter readings from UPS, PDUs, and utilities.
• Provide fixes to facility and plant faults and defects.
• Follow established processes to complete work with safety and quality compliance.
• Complete required training to perform responsibilities.
• Apply existing procedures to solve straightforward problems under supervision.
• Deliver output by following defined procedures under guidance.

Job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE Data Center 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, PDUs 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.