Data Center Technician: Critical Systems & PM Expert

CBRE HV; Aldie (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Data Center Technician to perform preventative maintenance and repairs within a data center operation, supporting critical client environments.

Join a team responsible for mechanical and engineering systems, BMS alarms, and working with vendors to ensure safety and compliance. Daily tasks include site inspections, PMs, meter readings, and documenting maintenance records.

Qualifications

• Technical apprenticeship or equivalent plus 1–2 years of job-related experience.
• In lieu of a diploma, combination of experience and education considered.
• Ability to work shifts that may include weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily site inspections of Mechanical & Engineering systems and equipment maintenance.
• Respond to Building Management System alarms and complete emergency repairs as needed.
• Work with third-party vendors ensuring compliance with processes and regulations.
• Perform planned preventive maintenance and reactive maintenance on equipment.
• Check BMS for running/alarm conditions and respond to HVAC-related client problems.
• Take meter readings from UPS, PDU, and utilities; document maintenance records.

Skills

Technical training

Apprenticeship

Shift work

Physical fitness

Communication

MS Office

Organizational skills

Basic math

Education

Technical apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CBRE is seeking a Data Center Technician to perform preventative maintenance and repairs within a data center operation, supporting critical client environments.

Join a team responsible for mechanical and engineering systems, BMS alarms, and working with vendors to ensure safety and compliance. Daily tasks include site inspections, PMs, meter readings, and documenting maintenance records.