Data Center Technician - Mechanical & Electrical

CBRE Group, Inc.; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Technician to perform preventative maintenance and corrective repairs within a Data Center operation, contributing to reliable critical infrastructure.

You will inspect Mechanical & Engineering systems, monitor environmental conditions, respond to BMS alarms, and work with vendors to ensure safety, compliance, and quality across client environments. This role emphasizes following established procedures under supervision and delivering documented

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily site inspections of Mechanical & Engineering systems and equipment.
• Ensure the site’s environmental conditions provide a safe work environment.
• React to Building Management System alarms and complete emergency repairs.
• Coordinate with third‑party vendors and ensure compliance with procedures and laws.
• Flag subcontractor performance issues per the Master Service Agreement.
• Perform planned preventative and reactive maintenance on equipment.
• Check BMS for running/alarm conditions and respond to HVAC issues.
• Document maintenance activities and follow safety and regulatory standards.

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.