Data Center Technician L1

NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 46,700 - 70,119; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Supplemental insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Flexible spending account

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Technician to ensure uptime and regulatory compliance for electrical, mechanical, and fire life safety systems in its data centers.

The role involves maintaining cooling, power distribution, and fire safety, while collaborating with engineers and contractors to implement upgrades. The position requires hands-on experience with large-scale data center infrastructure, strong safety discipline, and the ability to work after hours in a

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a mechanical/electrical position within critical facilities (data center, hospital, semiconductor, or power plant).
• Associate degree or equivalent is preferred; CPR/First Aid and NFPA 70E certification during employment.
• OSHA forklift certification required or ability to obtain one after hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative solutions to reduce operational costs and improve efficiency.
• Oversee mechanical, electrical, fire life safety, and building monitoring systems.
• Perform mechanical maintenance on chilled water systems, HVAC (roof‑top units, CRAC/CRAH units, humidification systems).
• Maintain electrical critical power distribution from utility/generator switchgear through UPS to customer load.
• Execute fire life safety operations on wet sprinkler and pre‑action sprinkler systems and detection devices.
• Test electromechanical assemblies and use electronic voltmeters.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine process flow.
• Inspect parts for defects and install or assemble hardware with hand or power tools.
• Operate monitoring systems and respond promptly to abnormal conditions, supporting preventive and predictive maintenance schedules.
• Analyze system performance for internal and external customers, providing feedback to DCO Engineering and coordinating with contractors for expansions, corrections, or upgrades.
• Support the CF Ops Lead Technician in managing preventive maintenance and safety programs.
• Maintain accurate logs, document findings, and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Fire life safety systems

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

MS Office

Education

Associate of Science in Technology or equivalent education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR/First Aid certification

NFPA 70E certification

OSHA forklift certification

Tools

Hand and power tools

Electrical testing equipment (voltmeters)

Job description

Position Summary

The Data Center Technician focuses on maintaining operational integrity and regulatory compliance for electrical, mechanical, and fire life safety systems in NTT Global Data Centers, ensuring high data center uptime while minimizing operational costs.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop innovative solutions to reduce operational costs and improve efficiency.
• Oversee mechanical, electrical, fire life safety, and building monitoring systems.
• Perform mechanical maintenance on chilled water systems, HVAC (roof‑top units, CRAC/CRAH units, humidification systems).
• Maintain electrical critical power distribution from utility/generator switchgear through UPS to customer load.
• Execute fire life safety operations on wet sprinkler and pre‑action sprinkler systems and detection devices.
• Test electromechanical assemblies and use electronic voltmeters.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine process flow.
• Inspect parts for defects and install or assemble hardware with hand or power tools.
• Operate monitoring systems and respond promptly to abnormal conditions, supporting preventive and predictive maintenance schedules.
• Analyze system performance for internal and external customers, providing feedback to DCO Engineering and coordinating with contractors for expansions, corrections, or upgrades.
• Support the CF Ops Lead Technician in managing preventive maintenance and safety programs.
• Maintain accurate logs, document findings, and perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Deep understanding of mechanical, electrical, and fire life safety systems used in data center environments (e.g., transformers, PLCs, generators, switchgear, UPS, chilled water systems, CRAC/CRAH units, pre‑action sprinkler systems).
• Proficiency with NEC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 72, NFPA 25, and building code compliance related to fire life safety.
• Knowledge of industrial safety best practices, including lockout/tag‑out, arc flash protection, OSHA, and state regulations.
• Familiarity with data trending/tracking, analysis, and PC‑based integrated critical monitoring systems.
• Hands‑on experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting large commercial and industrial systems (e.g., centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, VFDs, pumps, HVAC equipment, BMS, PLC controls, diesel generators).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Strong coordination, supervision, and communication with contractors.
• Rapid learning ability and capacity to address issues during normal and after‑hours work.
• Logical analysis and problem‑solving skills; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools, electrical tools, and forklift.
• Comfort in high‑stress, fast‑paced environments with shifting priorities.

Education & Experience

• Associate of Science in Technology or equivalent education.
• Minimum 3 years in a mechanical/electrical position within critical facilities (data center, hospital, semiconductor, or power plant).
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPR/First Aid and NFPA 70E certification during employment.
• OSHA‑approved forklift certification required or ability to obtain one after hire.

Physical & Work Conditions

Primarily walking, standing, bending, occasional sitting; visual precision for computer work; manual dexterity to operate equipment and keyboards; lifting up to 50 lbs; climbing ladders and working on raised platforms.

Work environment: Data center with varying temperatures, loud noises, and extensive daily workstation usage. On‑site work only; no telecommuting permitted.

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly base salary: $33.90–$50.90, with overtime eligibility. Eligible for an annual bonus dependent on performance. Benefits include paid time‑off, medical, dental, vision, life and supplemental insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, flexible spending account, and 401(k) retirement plan.

Company Overview

NTT Global Data Centers operates over 150 data centers in more than 20 countries worldwide, offering data center expertise and AI‑ready solutions to support clients’ digital businesses.