Sr. Data Center Tech

CBRE
Posted on Jul 8, 2026
On Site - Houston, TXJob Location
Full TimeEmployment Type
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (49-9071.00)Job Code
Job OpeningJob Type
1Number of Openings

Preferred Skills

HVACEPA CertificationElectrical SystemsPlumbingPreventive Maintenance
View all skills

Other Skills

Equipment MaintenanceRepairingTroubleshootingCritical ThinkingActive Learning
View all skills

Description

About the Role:

As a CBRE Sr. Data Center M&E Technician, you will focus on maintaining and troubleshooting critical building systems, such as HVAC, electrical, and fire/life safety-through daily inspections, preventative maintenance, and emergency response. The technician ensures safety, regulatory compliance, and system reliability while coordinating with vendors and documenting all work. A technical background, Journeyman/Electrician or HVAC EPA 608 license, and experience in mission-critical environments are essential.

Other common job titles: Critical Facilities Technician, Data Center HVAC Technician, Data Center Electrician. Relevant military experience will be considered.

What You'll Do:

  • Assist with daily site inspections of all Mechanical & Engineering systems and technical equipment, including servicing and maintenance.

  • Perform preventative maintenance in accordance with OEM recommendations and industry standards.

  • Ensure the site's environmental conditions provide a safe work environment.

  • 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 or Electrical-related client problems.

  • 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.

  • Ability to follow basic work routines and standards in the application of work.

  • Oversee all building systems including fire/life safety, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical issues. Must remain current with the latest technology trends.

  • Respond to emergency situations and customer concerns.

  • Provide fixes to facility and plant faults and defects.

  • Model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence parties of shared interests to reach an agreement.

  • Apply knowledge of own discipline and how own discipline integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.

  • Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues that may or may not be evident in existing systems and processes.

What You'll Need:

  • Training in a Technical discipline having served an apprenticeship or equivalent and / or a combination of experience and education will be considered. Journeyman/Electrician or HVAC EPA 608 license required (or obtainable within 60 days of employment), and state and local licensures, where required.

  • 3+years of relevant data center or other mission critical experience. In lieu of a data center or other mission critical experience, a combination of experience and education will be considered.

  • Ability to work shifts that may include weekends and holidays.

  • Must meet the physical requirements of this role

  • Understanding of existing procedures and standards to solve slightly complex problems.

  • Ability to analyze possible solutions using technical experience to apply appropriate judgment and precedents.

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook,

  • Basic math skills. Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages, discounts, and markups.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has 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 recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

Employer Details

CBRE
CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience, digital infrastructure services); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); and Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). A worldwide commercial real estate services and investment company, CBRE has clients in 100+ countries, including nearly 90 of the Fortune 100. Key subsidiaries include Trammell Crow Company (real estate development), CBRE Investment Management (investment management for institutional investors), and Turner & Townsend (project management). CBRE was founded in 1906 as Tucker, Lynch & Coldwell and has grown to become the world's largest commercial real estate services firm. It has been included in the Fortune 500 every year since 2008 and is ranked 135th on the Fortune 500.

Locations

Houston, TX

Was this job post helpful for you?

Your feedback helps us improve the platform.

How to Apply to Jobs

Step 1

Step 1

Sign in to unmudl.com
Step 2

Step 2

Verify your Unmudl account if haven't already
Step 3

Step 3

Complete your profile
Step 4

Step 4

Click on "Apply Now" to get redirected to the job