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Data Center Technician

MalaceHR


Job Location:

Charlotte, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 30 September 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 28 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Operating Engineer Critical Environments will have a strong focus on operating maintaining troubleshooting and repairing facility equipment on all systems. Individuals are expected to demonstrate technical expertise in one craft area (Electrical HVAC Piping/Plumbing Central Utility Plant Operations) and be multi-skilled in others in order to successfully complete daily/weekly work assignments.

What is your day to day
Task will include but not be limited to:
  • Responsible for maintaining monitoring and performing preventive maintenance and continuous operation of all data center systems to maintain 100% Up-time including: fire/life safety mechanical systems such as (HVAC chillers crac crah plumbing controls) electrical including emergency backup systems such as (lighting UPS ATS STS PDU generators primary switchgear power distribution transformers) and hot water systems.
  • Monitors operation adjusts and maintains refrigeration chilled water and air conditioning equipment; boilers and ventilating and water heaters; pumps valves piping and filters; other mechanical and electrical equipment.
  • Must record readings and make and adjust where necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment.
  • Monitor building management systems and respond to alarms and alerts promptly.
  • Requires the ability to analyze the operation of various systems determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions and take corrective action as required
  • Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage usage and disposal of hazardous materials. Maintains a clean and safe workplace.
  • Learn and understand the data center site in-order to manage incidents and events that put the critical systems at risk.
  • Work order management including CMMS Vendor Management and Customer Facing Tickets.
  • Understanding and complying with emergency escalation procedures.
  • Perform additional job duties as required.

Desired experience and technical skills

Required
  • High School diploma or GED equivalent
  • 3 years related work experience.
  • Systems emergency generators and switchgears.
  • Demonstrated verbal/written communication skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to read analyze and interpret technical procedures or governmental regulations and codes.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to speak effectively before small groups of tenants or fellow employees.
  • Working knowledge or the capability of developing proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Outlook and Microsoft Access and any other software packages.
  • Must be able to professionally interact with tenants and contractors.
  • Must be able to work different schedules.
  • Must be able to respond to site emergencies.

Preferred
  • Corrigo Experience.
  • MCIM / Salesforce Experience.
  • Zendesk Experience.
  • Service Now Experience.
  • Hands-on experience working in a data center/critical facility including UPS.

Physical Requirements
  • Walking large campus-like settings.
  • Frequent walking climbing bending kneeling lifting stooping and working/extending overhead.
  • Lifting a minimum of 50 lbs.
  • Climbing stairs and navigating rooftops to access equipment.
Using ladders up to 30 ft and working from heights & ability to climb a ladder with a 300-lb weight limit