Data Center Technician - Mechanical/Electrical - Day Shift

CBRE Group, Inc.; Town of Barker (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Technician in Barker, NY to perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs within a data center operation on-site.

You will inspect Mechanical & Engineering systems, monitor BMS alarms, and coordinate with vendors to ensure safety and regulatory compliance. This role requires 3-5 years of experience and offers day and night shifts with on-site work.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work shifts that may include weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of this role.
• Ability to follow basic work routines and standards in the application of work.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Electrical systems

MS Office

BMS alarms

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

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.

Both day and night shifts are available and requires on-site presence at the Data Center facility based in Barker, NY.

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:

Technical Skills:

• Electrical / Mechanical: UPS, PDUs, LV/MV switchgear, panel boards, transfer switches (ATS/STS), grounding, three-phase power basics, diesel generator interfaces, CRAC/CRAH equipment, chillers, pumps, cooling towers, N+1 concepts.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

General Requirements & Skills:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience
• 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.
• 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 in commercial real estate and investment services that help businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward‑thinking professionals who create significant impact! Our collaborative environment is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service, and excellence — and we value the varied perspectives, backgrounds, and skills of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your full potential!

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

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

Our Values in Hiring

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

Disclaimers

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