Senior Data Center HVAC Technician

Socket.dev; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cologix is seeking a Data Center HVAC Technician to serve as the mechanical SME for mission-critical cooling and refrigeration systems in our data center environment. The role covers operation, preventive maintenance, repairs, and installation across chillers, CRAC/CRAH, pumps, and related controls to ensure uptime and environmental stability.

You will support maintenance execution, vendor coordination, and incident response while maintaining safety and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• HVAC certification, refrigeration certification, or equivalent trade qualification required
• 5+ years of experience working with HVAC, refrigeration, or mechanical systems in mission-critical, industrial, or similar environments
• Strong knowledge of chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, pumps, valves, cooling towers, compressors, and associated controls
• Experience with preventive maintenance, corrective repair, and mechanical troubleshooting
• Familiarity with refrigerant handling requirements, environmental regulations, and mechanical safety standards
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
• Experience supporting critical operations, maintenance execution, and incident response

Responsibilities

• Operate, inspect, maintain, repair, and modify critical cooling and refrigeration systems across the data center environment
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor corrective adjustments on HVAC and mechanical systems in accordance with site standards and manufacturer requirements
• Diagnose mechanical failures and perform corrective repairs to restore safe, stable cooling performance
• Support mechanical upgrades, installations, and approved infrastructure changes while ensuring proper integration with existing systems
• Monitor equipment condition, mechanical performance, and environmental trends to identify developing risks or degradation early
• Provide technical oversight and coordination during vendor‑performed maintenance and mechanical service activities
• Document maintenance activities, equipment condition, and technical findings with accuracy and discipline
• Maintain readiness of HVAC tools, commonly used spare parts, and mechanical work areas to support safe and effective execution
• Provide mechanical technical support during incidents, audits, maintenance windows, and cross‑functional activities within authorized scope

Job description

Cologix is seeking a Data Center HVAC Technician to serve as the mechanical SME for mission-critical cooling and refrigeration systems in our data center environment. The role covers operation, preventive maintenance, repairs, and installation across chillers, CRAC/CRAH, pumps, and related controls to ensure uptime and environmental stability.

You will support maintenance execution, vendor coordination, and incident response while maintaining safety and compliance standards.