Maintenance Technician - Data Center Facility

CBRE; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Data Center Maintenance Technician to support hyperscale data center operations, performing preventive maintenance on UPS, generators, and cooling systems to maximize uptime. In this role, you will follow strict safety protocols (MOP, SOP, LOTO), review work orders, and collaborate with teams to ensure energy efficiency and compliance with building codes.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of related experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and proficiency

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 1-2 years of job-related experience in critical infrastructure.
• 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.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and monitoring of hyperscale data center infrastructure—including UPS, generators, and cooling—to maximize uptime.
• Review work orders and coordinate with available systems to track completion.
• Support energy management by ensuring all building systems operate efficiently.
• Inspect installations for compliance with building codes and safety regulations.
• Follow defined procedures to solve straightforward problems and communicate clearly.
• Deliver own output by following procedures under supervision.

Skills

Communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Inquisitive mindset

Education

High School Diploma / GED / trade school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

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 defence 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.

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

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Maintenance Technician position is $53,000 annually and the maximum salary is $75,500 annually. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on their 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).