Data Center Technician (Rotating 12-Hour Day Shift, 6AM–6PM, Other Shifts as Needed) 548

CBRE Group, Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. seeks a Data Center Technician (mechanical/electrical) for a rotating 12-hour day shift (6 AM–6 PM) in Lancaster, PA. The role involves maintenance of HVAC systems, chillers, and related infrastructure within a data center, with potential for other shifts.

Responsibilities include preventive and reactive maintenance, responding to alarms, and coordinating with vendors under strict processes and safety standards. Strong MS Office skills and good communication are required.

Qualifications

• Training in a technical discipline with apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends/holidays.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily site inspections of Mechanical & Engineering systems and equipment.
• Ensure environmental conditions provide a safe work environment.
• Respond to Building Management System alarms and perform emergency repairs as needed.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors to ensure compliance with processes and laws.
• Alert management if subcontractor performance does not meet requirements.
• Complete planned preventive and reactive maintenance on equipment.
• Check BMS for running and alarm conditions and respond to HVAC client problems.
• Perform facility walk-throughs and take meter readings from UPS, PDU cables and utilities.
• Provide fixes to facility and plant faults and defects.
• Follow established procedures and quality standards, maintaining maintenance records.
• Complete required training to perform duties.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Math skills

Education

Apprenticeship in technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Data Center Technician mechanical/electrical (Rotating 12-Hour Day Shift, 6AM–6PM, Other Shifts as Needed) 548

Job ID

294548

Posted

02-Sep-2026

Service line

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Location(s)

Lancaster - Pennsylvania - United States of America

About the Role:

This role requires flexibility to work a rotating 12-hour day shift schedule, consisting of 3 days one week and 4 days the following week. Candidates must also be available to work other shifts as needed. This role is an electrical/mechanical role working on maintenance of HVAC, Chillers, Coolers, fire alarms, etc. 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.

Disclaimer

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations

CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).

About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm and a premier provider of critical infrastructure services. The company has more than 155,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience, critical infrastructure); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com .

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