Data Center Technician mechanical/electrical (Night Shift, Rotating 12 hours, 6PM – 6AM) 542

CBRE; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Technician for night shifts in Lancaster, PA to maintain and repair critical data center infrastructure. The role focuses on preventative and corrective maintenance, with emphasis on safety and documentation.

You will monitor mechanical and electrical systems, respond to BMS alarms, and coordinate with vendors while following company processes and regulatory requirements. Weekend/holiday shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Technical apprenticeship or equivalent with 1–2 years of related experience.
• Ability to work shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role.
• Effective communication with internal teams and clients.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily site inspections of mechanical and engineering systems and equipment.
• Ensure environmental conditions support a safe work environment.
• Respond to Building Management System alarms and perform emergency repairs as needed.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors and ensure compliance with processes and regulations.
• Complete planned preventive maintenance and reactive maintenance on equipment.
• Monitor BMS and respond to HVAC-related client issues.
• Take meter readings from UPS, PDUs, and utilities during walkthroughs.
• Maintain thorough maintenance records and complete required training.

Skills

Technical maintenance

Mechanical systems

BMS alarms handling

HVAC troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Apprenticeship or technical training

Tools

BMS interfaces

HVAC systems

MS Office

Job description

About the Role:

This role will be on a night shift that rotates 12 hours a day, 3 days one week, alternates 4 days the next week.

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.