Data Center Technician - Day Shift

CBRE; Roanoke (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Data Center Technician to perform preventative maintenance and repairs within a Data Center operation. You will support mechanical and engineering systems, monitor alarms, and coordinate with vendors to maintain environmental safety and reliability.

The role emphasizes following established procedures, documenting maintenance activities, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Training and weekend/holiday shifts may be required as part of operations.

Qualifications

• Training in a technical discipline with an apprenticeship or equivalent and 1-2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to present information clearly to internal teams and clients.
• Ability to follow basic work routines and standards in applying work.
• Strong communication skills and organization.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and corrective repairs on mechanical & engineering systems.
• Respond to Building Management System alarms and complete emergency repairs.
• Work with third-party vendors and ensure compliance with processes and regulations.
• Take meter readings from UPS, PDU and utilities during site walkthroughs.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance per procedures.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Technical apprenticeship / training

Tools

Microsoft Office

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

• Must be able to Meet the physical requirements of this role.

• To effectively present information to an internal department, client, management and/or colleagues.

• Ability to follow basic work routines and standards in the application of work.

• Communication skills to exchange straightforward information.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.

• Basic math skills. Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages, discounts, and markups.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of a global leader incommercial real estate and investment services that help businesses and peoplethrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals whocreate significant impact! Our collaborative environment is built on our sharedvalues — respect, integrity, service, and excellence — and we value the variedperspectives, backgrounds, and skills of our people. At CBRE, you have theopportunity to chart your own course and realize your full potential!

Disclaimers

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the UnitedStates without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure:

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's uniqueexperience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI)tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use ofAI in the application and interview process.

These updates reflect our commitment to clarity,inclusivity, and a consistent candidate experience across all postings.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culturewhere everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives andexperiences, and we welcome all applications.

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 Affine Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)