Data Center Technician - Night Shift

CBRE Group, Inc.; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. seeks a Data Center Technician to perform preventative maintenance and repairs within a Data Center operation in Michigan City, Indiana.

This on-site role requires prior DCS experience and mechanical/electrical aptitude, with a 12-hour shift pattern (7p–7a) on a 4-3-3-4 schedule. The position involves inspections, responding to alarms, and coordinating with vendors to meet safety, regulatory, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Trained in a technical discipline with apprenticeship or equivalent and 1–2 years of related experience.
• Ability to work shifts that include weekends and holidays.
• Meet the physical requirements of the role.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and corrective repairs on data center equipment.
• Assist with daily site inspections of mechanical & engineering systems and equipment.
• Respond to Building Management System alarms and complete emergency repairs as needed.
• Work with third-party vendors following company processes and regulations.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance on equipment.
• Check BMS for HVAC issues and respond to client problems.
• Take meter readings from UPS, PDUs, and utilities during walkthroughs.
• Provide fixes to facility and plant faults and maintain comprehensive maintenance records.

Skills

Technical training

Shift work

Physical ability

Communication skills

MS Office

Organizational skills

Basic math

Education

Apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

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 role will be located on-site in Michigan City, Indiana. All applicants must have previous DCS experience in addition to mechanical and electrical aptitude. This role will have 12 hour shifts (7p-7a) with a 4-3-3-4 schedule.

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.

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

  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!

  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.