Data Center Technician

About the role

Data Center Technician
Location: Barker, NY
Onsite Flexibility: Onsite
Contract Details: Contract Duration: 5 months (with potential for extension)
Pay Rate: $38.00–$39.00 / Hour (USD)
Shift / Schedule: Initial Training (Site Induction) on day shift; 8:00 PM – 8:00 AM; 4×3 day work schedule / 12-hour shifts / non-rotating
Contract-to-Hire: Yes — potential to convert to full-time employee
Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Key Responsibilities

• Aid in daily site inspections of all Mechanical & Engineering systems and technical equipment, including servicing and maintenance.
• Ensure the site's environmental conditions provide a safe work environment.
• React to Building Management System alarms, and complete emergency repairs as needed.
• 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 Client for running and alarm conditions and respond to HVAC-related client problems.
• Build walkthroughs, take meter readings from UPS, PDUs, and utilities.
• Provide fixes to facility and plant faults and defects.
• 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.
• Complete all required training to ensure successful completion of all job-related responsibilities.
• Use existing procedures to solve straightforward problems while having a limited opportunity to exercise discretion.
• Impact through clearly defined duties, methods, and tasks are described in detail.
• Deliver own output by following defined procedures and processes under close supervision and guidance.
• Maintain awareness for issues (repair work is not needed) across the following systems: - Chillers and cooling towers - Pumps - Valves - Fire protection systems - Heat exchangers and liquid cooling systems
• Perform inspections of: - Medium- and low-voltage switchgear - UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) systems - Power Distribution Units (PDUs) - Backup generators and transfer switches - Battery systems and monitoring equipment
• Monitor building management systems (BMS) and electrical monitoring systems (EMS).
• Conduct real-time system checks and log equipment performance.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call rotations and emergency response activities.
• Support installation, commissioning, and upgrades of electrical systems.

Required Skills

• Some knowledge of SCADA, BMS/Client systems.
• Ability to work under pressure in critical environments.
• Effective communicator; able to escalate issues quickly.
• Experience in a critical environment (required).
• Ability to work shifts that may include weekends and holidays.
• Ability to follow basic work routines and standards in the application of work.
• Communication skills to exchange straightforward information.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• Basic math skills; ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages, discounts, and markups.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good customer service skills.

Preferred Skills

• BMS/Client system experience.
• Safety skills and experience.
• HVAC or electrician license is a significant plus (none required).

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; in lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Trade school is a plus.
• Training in a technical discipline having served an apprenticeship or equivalent preferred.

Required Experience

• 3 years of experience in a relevant technical or critical environment role.
• 1–2 years of job-related experience (per technical discipline training requirement).

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Active construction data center environment.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of this role.
• 24/7 on-call rotations and emergency response activities required.
• 12-hour shifts on a 4×3 non-rotating schedule (8:00 PM – 8:00 AM).
• Safety shoes required for in-person interview (2nd round) and on-site work.
• Pre-employment background check (CBRE Safety Specific) with drug screen required.

About the Client

This client is a leading global commercial real estate services and facilities management firm operating across sectors and geographies worldwide, delivering data-driven solutions to a broad portfolio of enterprise clients. The organization employs tens of thousands of professionals — including building operations engineers, facility management technicians, HSE consultants, and data center specialists — across a worldwide network of managed properties and critical environments. Known for its emphasis on safety, regulatory compliance, and technical innovation, this firm provides a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment with global resources and frequent pathways for contract-to-permanent conversion.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.