Data Center Technician

CBRE Group, Inc.; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Technician in Summerville, South Carolina. The role involves performing preventative maintenance and corrective repairs within data center operations while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Applicants should have training in a technical discipline, 1-2 years of experience, and be able to work shifts, including weekends and holidays. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for ensuring effective site management.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of job-related experience in a technical discipline.
• Able to work shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and corrective repairs.
• Assist with daily site inspections of Mechanical & Engineering systems.
• Respond to Building Management System alarms.
• Complete planned and reactive maintenance on equipment.
• Ensure all safety processes meet regulatory requirements.

Skills

Technical discipline training

Organizational skills

Basic math skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office knowledge

Education

Apprenticeship or equivalent

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, 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.

What You’ll Need:

• Training in a Technical discipline having served an apprenticeship or equivalent 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.
• Effectively present information to an internal department, client, management and/or colleagues.
• Follow basic work routines and standards in the application of work.
• Exchange straightforward information with communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• Basic math skills, including calculating percentages, discounts, and markups.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.