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Data Center Technician

MalaceHR


Job Location:

Eagan, MN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 30 September 2026 (11 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 28 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

MalaceHR is seeking experienced Data Center Technicians with a strong background in the skilled trades and hands-on commercial facility maintenance. This position supports a mission-critical data center environment so candidates must have prior experience working in a critical facilities data center hospital manufacturing semiconductor or similarly uptime-sensitive environment.

The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of HVAC and building mechanical systems along with hands-on maintenance experience in electrical plumbing carpentry and general building repairs.

While technical maintenance knowledge is essential much of the day-to-day work will focus on vendor escorting CMMS work order management monitoring building automation systems ETMS activities facility inspections and coordinating maintenance work within a highly controlled data center environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Escort contractors and third-party vendors throughout the data center while ensuring compliance with site safety security and operational procedures
  • Create review update and close preventive and corrective maintenance work orders within the CMMS
  • Monitor and respond to alarms trends and equipment conditions through the Building Automation System (BAS)
  • Utilize ETMS and other facility monitoring systems to track operational conditions and maintenance activities
  • Perform routine inspections of critical facility spaces and building systems
  • Identify abnormal equipment conditions and escalate issues before they impact operations
  • Support the operation and monitoring of HVAC and mechanical systems serving the data center
  • Perform minor hands-on facility maintenance including:
    • Plumbing repairs
    • Electrical troubleshooting and minor repairs
    • Carpentry
    • Door and hardware repairs
    • Lighting replacement
    • Ceiling tile replacement
    • General building repairs
  • Assist vendors and skilled trades during preventive maintenance troubleshooting testing and equipment repairs
  • Verify contractor work has been completed properly and document completed activities
  • Follow strict procedures for work being performed around mission-critical infrastructure
  • Respond to facility alarms service requests and equipment issues as needed
  • Maintain accurate documentation equipment logs and maintenance records
  • Follow all site safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout and applicable electrical safety practices
  • Maintain clean organized and safe mechanical and electrical spaces
  • Communicate equipment conditions outstanding work orders and ongoing maintenance activities during shift turnover
Qualifications
  • Previous experience in a data center critical facilities hospital manufacturing semiconductor pharmaceutical or other mission-critical facility environment
  • Strong background in the skilled trades or commercial building maintenance
  • Hands-on experience with HVAC and mechanical building systems
  • Working knowledge of electrical plumbing carpentry and general facility maintenance
  • Experience working with CMMS platforms and preventive maintenance work orders
  • Familiarity with Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS)
  • Experience with ETMS or similar electrical/facility monitoring systems preferred
  • Ability to read and understand equipment information alarms operating procedures and maintenance documentation
  • Strong troubleshooting and mechanical aptitude
  • Comfortable working around critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure
  • Ability to work independently while following established procedures and escalation protocols
  • Strong communication skills and ability to interact professionally with vendors contractors engineers and site leadership
  • Ability to work assigned day night or swing shift schedules

MalaceHR is hiring for four Data Center Technician openings across day night and swing shifts:

  • WednesdaySaturday Day Shift
  • SundayWednesday Night Shift
  • Swing Shift WednesdaySaturday
  • Swing Shift SundayWednesday