Data Center Technician mechanical/electrical (Day Shift, Rotating 12 hours, 6PM - 6AM) 677

CBRE, Inc.; Virginia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Technician to perform preventative maintenance and corrective repairs within a Data Center operation in Virginia.

You will support mechanical and engineering systems, monitor BMS alarms, and coordinate with vendors to ensure safety and compliance. The role requires 1-2 years of related experience or an apprenticeship, ability to work shifts including weekends/holidays, and strong basic math and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or technical training with 1–2 years of related experience; weekend/holiday shifts may be required.
• Meet the physical requirements of the role.
• Ability to present information clearly to internal teams and clients.
• Basic math skills and ability to calculate simple figures (percentages, discounts, markups).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily site inspections of mechanical & engineering systems and equipment.
• React to BMS alarms and complete emergency repairs as needed.
• Work with third‑party vendors per MSAs and regulatory requirements.
• Complete planned preventive maintenance and reactive maintenance on equipment.
• Check BMS for running/alarm conditions and respond to HVAC-related client issues.
• Document maintenance activities and ensure quality records.

Skills

Technical training

MS Office

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Apprenticeship or technical training

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.

What You’ll Need:

• Training in a Technical discipline having served an apprenticeship or equivalent with 1-2 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered. 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.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• Basic math skills. Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages, discounts, and markups.