Data Center Technician: 12-Hour Shifts, Hands-On Maintenance

CBRE, Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Technician to support ongoing maintenance in a critical facility environment. The role involves rotating day shifts of 12 hours over a 3-on/4-on schedule, with preventative and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems.

You will monitor BMS alerts, perform emergency repairs, and coordinate with vendors to ensure compliance with procedures and regulatory requirements. This position emphasizes safety and quality documentation.

Qualifications

• Technical training with apprenticeship or equivalent plus 1–2 years' experience.
• Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends/holidays.
• Ability to meet physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily site inspections of mechanical and engineering systems.
• Respond to Building Management System (BMS) alarms and perform emergency repairs.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors per procedures, policies, and applicable laws.
• Complete planned preventive maintenance (PM) and reactive maintenance on equipment.
• Record meter readings from UPS, PDUs, and utilities during site walkthroughs.
• Ensure safe environmental conditions and maintain comprehensive maintenance records.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Basic math

Present information

Education

Technical apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

CBRE, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Technician to support ongoing maintenance in a critical facility environment. The role involves rotating day shifts of 12 hours over a 3-on/4-on schedule, with preventative and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems.

You will monitor BMS alerts, perform emergency repairs, and coordinate with vendors to ensure compliance with procedures and regulatory requirements. This position emphasizes safety and quality documentation.