Data Center Technician, HVAC (Monday- Friday)

Cologix, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cologix, Inc. is seeking an early-career Data Center Technician, HVAC, to perform skilled mechanical maintenance on data center HVAC systems across Columbus facilities. This role offers growth with our expanding data center platform.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of HVAC experience, strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to create maintenance procedures while following safety and ISMS/EMS guidelines. Community-driven, equal-opportunity employer with a focus on reliability and security.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HVAC experience or equivalent education.
• Skilled in inspection, repair, and alteration of HVAC/refrigeration systems.
• Experience calibrating systems.
• Familiar with preventive maintenance and servicing of equipment.
• Ability to write MOPs for maintenance and repair activities.
• Diagnose defects and maintain HVAC units.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, modify, and install HVAC equipment and components.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on refrigeration and air-handling units.
• Repair or replace defective parts and controls.
• Operate tools and equipment and maintain inventory.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Assist teammates with other tasks as needed.
• Support facility cleanliness and safety.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

MOPs writing

Calibration

Reading drawings/specs

Safety compliance

Tools

Hand and power tools

Welder torch

Vacuum pump

Test equipment

Motor vehicle

Job description

About Our Company

Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Cologix is a leading North America network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale edge data center company. Our platform gives customers access to 45+ digital edge and Scalelogix hyperscale edge data centers in 13 markets across the United States and Canada along with a carrier-dense ecosystem of 710+ networks, 360+ cloud providers, 35+ onramps and seven Internet exchanges. We provide our nearly 2,000 customers with direct access to our local operations teams, resulting in strong partnerships enabled by exceptional operational support and unparalleled customer service. Backed by one of the largest North American infrastructure funds, Cologix's experienced leadership team, certified staff and commitment to ESG initiatives help form a culture that values our people, our environment and our clients.

About the Position

The Data Center Technician, HVAC will play a critical role in performing skilled mechanical maintenance duties in the inspection, repair, installation and alteration of Data Center heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems and related equipment. They will perform preventive maintenance and routine servicing of equipment in all of the Columbus facilities. We are looking for an early career specialist who is looking to gain excellent experience in the Data Center Industry with an opportunity to grow with the company as we continue to expand.

What you do daily

• Inspect, repair, modify and install HVAC equipment including refrigeration and air conditioning compressors, receivers, condensers, chillers, water cooling towers, forced air converter units, pumps, automatic and hand valves, expansion valves and capillary tubes
• Conduct regular preventive maintenance inspections of refrigeration units, isolated heating and ventilating units, electrically operated air-conditioning equipment, and make necessary adjustments or repairs
• Repair or replace defective parts in units and equipment and their controls, including thermostats, automatic switches, fan controls, log switches, damper motors, louvers, relays, filters, controls, belts, compressors, heat exchangers, high limit controls, pressure controls, and safety valves
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools, welder torch, vacuum pump, test equipment utilized in the trade and a motor vehicle; maintain equipment in effective and safe working condition; maintain parts and tool inventory
• Maintain routine records and prepare reports
• Assist co-workers with other tasks as needed
• Responsible for assisting with the cleanliness of the entire facility

What makes you a good fit: (Qualifications)

• 5+ years of experience in HVAC related work and/or educational equivalent
• Ability to perform skilled mechanical maintenance duties in the inspection, repair, installation and alteration of district heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems and related equipment and facilities
• Experience calibrating systems
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance and routine servicing of equipment
• Ability to write Method of Procedures (MOPs) for Preventative Maintenance, installation, and repair activities
• Capability to diagnose defects, and install, repair and maintain heating, ventilating, refrigeration, and air-conditioning units
• Adept at following oral and written instructions
• Ability to follow specified policies and procedures
• Ability to operate specialized machinery, equipment and tools utilized in the repair, installation and maintenance of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Cologix is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

The California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) creates privacy rights relating to the collection, sale, disclosure, and deletion of consumers’ personal information. The CCPA requires businesses to provide consumers, including job applicants and employees, with information about their rights, including a description of the categories of personal information to be collected and the purpose for which the information will be used. For additional information regarding your rights, including a description of the categories of personal information to be collected and the purpose for which the information will be used, please see https://cologix.com/privacy-policy/.

Cologix’ data centers are ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. These certifications demonstrate Cologix’s commitment to both information security and environmental stewardship. At Cologix, protecting information assets and minimizing environmental impacts are everyone’s responsibility.

Cologix employees are responsible for:

• Understanding and following Cologix’s information security, cybersecurity, privacy,
• Ensuring conformance with the requirements of both the Information Security Management System (ISMS) and the Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Remaining vigilant and reporting any information security or environmental incidents, vulnerabilities, risks, or non-conformities to the appropriate teams.
• Actively participating in Cologix’s efforts to maintain and improve information security and environmental performance.