Data Center Technician, HVAC (Monday- Friday)

Cologix; North Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Cologix is seeking a Data Center Technician, HVAC to perform skilled mechanical maintenance of data center heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems across our facilities. You will inspect, repair, install and modify equipment, and support preventive maintenance programs to ensure uptime.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years HVAC experience or equivalent, can write Method of Procedures and diagnose complex systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HVAC experience or educational equivalent.
• Skilled mechanical maintenance in HVAC/refrigeration systems.
• Experience calibrating systems.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance and routine servicing.
• Ability to write MOPs for PM, installation and repair.
• Diagnose, install, repair and maintain HVAC units.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and work with procedures.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, modify and install HVAC equipment including compressors, condensers, chillers and cooling towers.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
• Repair or replace defective parts and controls such as thermostats, relays and sensors.
• Operate hand and power tools, welder torch and test equipment; maintain inventory.
• Maintain routine records and prepare reports on activities.
• Collaborate with co-workers and assist with other tasks as needed.
• Help keep the facility clean and safe in all aspects of the operation.

Skills

HVAC experience

Preventive maintenance

Calibrating systems

MOPs writing

Diagnostics

Operate specialized machinery

Follow instructions

Tools

Hand & power tools

Welder torch

Vacuum pump

Test equipment

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.

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, and environmental management policies, procedures, and standards.
• 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.