Maintenance Technician - Data Center Facility

CBRE Group, Inc.; East Windsor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Maintenance Technician to support hyperscale facility operations. You will perform preventative maintenance, rapid troubleshooting, and repairs on UPS systems, generators, and HVAC to maximize uptime.

You will work under defined procedures, follow strict safety protocols, and coordinate with teams to ensure efficient energy management and code compliance. This on-site role requires physical capability and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with relevant experience.
• Able to follow basic work routines and standards.
• Strong communication to exchange straightforward information.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and monitoring of UPS, generators, and cooling systems.
• Follow safety protocols (MOP, SOP, LOTO) and review work orders to track completion.
• Support energy management and ensure building systems operate efficiently.
• Inspect installations for compliance with codes and safety regulations.
• Utilize established procedures to solve straightforward problems and communicate clearly.
• Contribute to team goals through defined duties and guided outputs.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma

Job description

About the Role

As a CBRE Data Center Maintenance Technician, you are at the heart of mission-critical data center operations, keeping the digital world running 24/7. In this fast-paced data center environment, you will be the frontline defense for hyperscale data center infrastructure—performing high-stakes preventative maintenance, rapid troubleshooting, and precision repairs on massive data center UPS systems, industrial generators, and complex HVAC units to guarantee absolute maximum uptime.

What You’ll Do

• Critical preventive maintenance, repairs, and monitoring of hyperscale data center infrastructure—including UPS, generators, and cooling—are performed to ensure maximum uptime. Work is conducted in compliance with strict MOP, SOP, and LOTO safety protocols to maintain optimal power usage effectiveness and adhere to data center standards. Review assigned work orders and partner with available systems to track completion.
• Support energy management by ensuring all building systems are operating efficiently.
• Inspect existing installations for compliance with building codes and safety regulations.
• Use existing procedures to solve straightforward problems. Exchange straightforward information in a clear, concise manner.
• Impact team through defined duties, methods and tasks as described in detail.
• Deliver own output by following defined procedures and processes under close supervision and guidance.

What You’ll Need

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 1-2 years of job-related experience in critical infrastructure. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
• 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.

Disclaimers

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

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