Data Center Technician mechanical/electrical (Rotating 12-Hour Day Shift, 6AM–6PM, Other Shifts as Needed) 687

CBRE; Clarksville (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Technician to perform preventative maintenance and repairs inside a Data Center operation. You will monitor mechanical and electrical systems, assist with inspections, and support environmental controls.

The role involves working with Building Management System alarms, coordinating with third-party vendors, and ensuring safety and compliance. Training is provided, and weekend shift availability may be required.

Qualifications

• Technical discipline training with hands-on maintenance exposure.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Good communication and basic math skills for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist daily site inspections of Mechanical & Engineering systems and equipment.
• Respond to BMS alarms and perform emergency repairs as needed.
• Collaborate with third-party vendors and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Complete planned preventive and reactive maintenance on equipment.
• Take meter readings from UPS, PDU, and utilities during walkthroughs.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete required training.

Skills

Technical discipline training

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Apprenticeship or equivalent training

Tools

Building Management System (BMS)

UPS/PDUs knowledge

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.