Data Center Technician - Weekends Day Shift

CBRE; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Data Center Technician in Minnesota for weekend day shifts. You will perform preventative and corrective maintenance in a data center, monitor mechanical and electrical systems, and respond to BMS alarms to ensure continuous operations.

Responsibilities include site inspections, coordinating with vendors, and maintaining compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards while documenting maintenance activities.

Qualifications

• Training in a technical discipline with apprenticeship or equivalent
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role
• Ability to present information clearly to internal teams and clients
• Ability to follow basic work routines and standards
• Strong communication skills for exchanging straightforward information
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 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
• Respond to Building Management System alarms and perform emergency repairs
• Coordinate with third-party vendors and ensure compliance with processes and laws
• Escalate subcontractor performance issues per the Master Service Agreement
• Perform planned preventive and reactive maintenance on equipment
• Check BMS for running/alarm conditions and address HVAC client issues
• Take meter readings from UPS, PDU, and utilities during walkthroughs
• Fix facility and plant faults and defects
• Follow established procedures and conduct routine quality checks for maintenance records
• Complete required training for job responsibilities
• Apply existing procedures to solve straightforward problems under supervision
• Deliver output by following defined processes under supervision

Skills

Technical training

Shift work

Physical fitness

Communication

MS Office

Organization

Basic math

Education

Technical apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft 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 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.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of a global leader incommercial real estate and investment services that help businesses and peoplethrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals whocreate significant impact! Our collaborative environment is built on our sharedvalues - respect, integrity, service, and excellence - and we value the variedperspectives, backgrounds, and skills of our people. At CBRE, you have theopportunity to chart your own course and realize your full potential!

Disclaimers

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

Applicant AI Use Disclosure:

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's uniqueexperience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI)tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use ofAI in the application and interview process.

These updates reflect our commitment to clarity,inclusivity, and a consistent candidate experience across all postings.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyonefeels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and wewelcome all applications

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Data Center Technician - Weekends Day Shift position is $36.06 per hour and the maximum salary for the Data Center Technician - Weekends Day Shift position is $39,13 per hour. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have 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).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affiantive Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)