Data Center Technician - NIGHT

Our client, the U.S.’s largest commercial real estate services firm, is seeking a NIGHT Data Center Technician to support a newly commissioned data center in Barker, NY. This contract-to-hire opportunity is ideal for candidates with experience in critical environments who are comfortable monitoring mission-critical building systems, performing inspections, and responding quickly to equipment alarms and operational issues. This position will work within an active construction environment and play a key role in maintaining the reliability and uptime of critical infrastructure. While the role does not involve performing major repairs, it requires strong troubleshooting abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to recognize and escalate issues before they become problems. This is a 4x3 day work schedule, 8pm-8am, non-rotating.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections of critical mechanical and electrical systems throughout the data center.
• Monitor equipment including chillers, cooling towers, pumps, valves, fire protection systems, heat exchangers, and liquid cooling systems.
• Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS), Electrical Monitoring Systems (EMS), and SCADA systems for alarms and abnormal operating conditions.
• Conduct walkthroughs of the facility and record equipment readings and system performance.
• Inspect medium- and low-voltage switchgear, UPS systems, Power Distribution Units (PDUs), backup generators, transfer switches, and battery systems.
• Escalate equipment issues quickly and communicate findings to the appropriate teams.
• Support the installation, commissioning, and upgrading of critical electrical infrastructure.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors while ensuring all work follows established safety procedures.
• Participate in emergency response activities and on-call support as required.
• Maintain accurate inspection logs and documentation while following all safety and operational procedures.

• High school diploma or GED required; trade school or technical training preferred.
• 3+ years of experience working in a critical environment such as a data center, manufacturing facility, or similar mission-critical operation.
• Experience monitoring Building Management Systems (BMS), Electrical Monitoring Systems (EMS), or SCADA systems.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a critical operations environment.
• Experience performing inspections of electrical distribution and mechanical infrastructure.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to quickly identify and escalate issues.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and system monitoring.
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts, including weekends and holidays as part of the assigned schedule.

Preferred Skills

• HVAC or Electrical license or certification.
• Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Knowledge of safety procedures and best practices within critical facilities.
• Experience supporting commissioning or installation of electrical systems.
• Previous experience working in an active construction environment.

$33.80 - $40.00 an hour - Full-time, Contract, Pulled from the full job description

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance, * Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work a fixed overnight schedule (Mon-Fri, 8pm-8am) on a non-rotating 4x3, 12-hour shift basis after day shift training?