Electrical Technicians

Cushman & Wakefield; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an Electrical Technician to perform maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of mission-critical electrical infrastructure in a data center environment. The role supports safe, reliable, and compliant operations in a 24/7 setting.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of electrical maintenance experience in critical environments, hands-on UPS/generator work, and proficiency with CMMS and electrical safety standards.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of electrical maintenance in a data center, critical environment, or high-availability setting.
• Ability to read electrical one-lines, schematics, and technical docs.
• Experience using CMMS or similar maintenance systems.
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, LOTO, arc flash, and electrical safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on UPS systems, generators, switchgear, PDUs, and distribution equipment.
• Conduct electrical inspections, infrared scans, and condition assessments to identify deficiencies.
• Follow SOPs/MOPs/EOPs, ensure adherence to safety procedures.
• Troubleshoot failures, support root cause analysis, and recommend lifecycle actions.
• Support outage planning, maintenance windows, commissioning, and load management.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams for testing and repairs while minimizing risk.
• Maintain accurate work orders, logs, and asset history in CMMS.
• Participate in on-call support for critical electrical issues.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Job Description Summary

Performs maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of mission-critical electrical infrastructure in a data center environment to support safe, reliable, and compliant operations.

Job Title

Electrical Technicians

Job Description Summary

Performs maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of mission-critical electrical infrastructure in a data center environment to support safe, reliable, and compliant operations.

Job Description

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on UPS systems, generators, switchgear, PDUs, STSs, protective devices, batteries, and related distribution equipment.
• Conduct electrical inspections, infrared scans, breaker testing, equipment rounds, and condition assessments to identify deficiencies and support corrective action.
• Execute approved maintenance activities in accordance with SOPs, MOPs, EOPs, redundancy requirements, LOTO, arc flash, and electrical safety procedures.
• Troubleshoot electrical failures, support root cause analysis, and recommend repair, replacement, or lifecycle actions for aging or high‑risk equipment.
• Support outage planning, maintenance windows, commissioning, recommissioning, load management, and capacity verification activities.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to complete specialized testing, repairs, and maintenance while minimizing operational risk.
• Monitor post‑maintenance system performance to confirm stability, reliability, and proper operation.
• Maintain accurate work orders, logs, asset history, and maintenance documentation in the CMMS.
• Participate in on‑call support for critical electrical issues, post‑maintenance events, and operational emergencies as needed.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of electrical maintenance experience in a critical environment, data center, industrial, or similarly high‑availability setting.
• Hands‑on experience maintaining UPS systems, generators, switchgear, and electrical distribution equipment.
• Working knowledge of electrical testing, preventive maintenance practices, and critical power systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical one‑lines, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Experience using CMMS or similar maintenance management systems.
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, LOTO, arc flash, and applicable electrical safety standards.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a 24/7 operating environment, including shifts, weekends, holidays, or on‑call support as required.

Additional Information

Cushman & Wakefield offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package that may include health, vision, and dental insurance; flexible spending and health savings accounts; retirement savings plans; life and disability insurance; and paid or unpaid time away from work. Eligible employees may also receive competitive pay based on factors such as location, hire date, hours worked, job type, business line, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Final compensation will be determined by factors including collective bargaining coverage, work location, market rates, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), applicants who need an accommodation to apply may call 1‑888‑365‑5406 or email [e-mail]. Please include the job title and location when contacting us.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $41.59 - $48.93029

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1‑888‑365‑5406 or email [e-mail]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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