Data Center Technician: Preventive & Reactive Maintenance

CBRE; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

CBRE in Columbus, OH seeks a Data Center Technician to perform preventative maintenance and repairs in a critical facilities environment. You will inspect mechanical and electrical systems, monitor environmental conditions, and coordinate with vendors to uphold safety and reliability.

The role requires practical technical training or apprenticeship, ability to work shifts, and proficient use of MS Office. You’ll contribute to uptime through disciplined maintenance and accurate record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Training in a Technical discipline with apprenticeship or equivalent and 1-2 years of experience.
• Ability to meet physical requirements of this role.
• Ability to present information to internal departments, clients and colleagues.
• Ability to follow basic work routines and standards.
• Communication skills to exchange straightforward information.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• Basic math skills for percentages, discounts and markups.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily site inspections of Mechanical & Engineering systems and equipment.
• Ensure environmental conditions provide a safe work environment.
• React to BMS alarms and complete emergency repairs as needed.
• Work with third-party vendors, ensuring compliance with processes and laws.
• Alert management if subcontractor performance doesn’t meet requirements.
• Complete planned preventive maintenance and reactive maintenance on all equipment.
• Check BMS for running and alarm conditions and respond to HVAC problems.
• Take meter readings from UPS, PDUs and utilities during walkthroughs.
• Provide fixes to facility and plant faults and defects.
• Follow safety processes and maintain comprehensive maintenance records.
• Complete required training to perform job responsibilities.
• Use existing procedures to solve straightforward problems under supervision.
• Deliver output by following defined procedures and processes.

Skills

Technical training

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Basic math

MS Office

Education

Apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

CBRE in Columbus, OH seeks a Data Center Technician to perform preventative maintenance and repairs in a critical facilities environment. You will inspect mechanical and electrical systems, monitor environmental conditions, and coordinate with vendors to uphold safety and reliability.

The role requires practical technical training or apprenticeship, ability to work shifts, and proficient use of MS Office. You’ll contribute to uptime through disciplined maintenance and accurate record-keeping.