Advanced Data Center Technician

About the role

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Pearce is a leading technology-enabled provider of asset management solutions for mission-critical electromechanical infrastructure throughout North America.

Pearce provides technical maintenance, repair, operations, and engineering services for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, backup power generators, battery energy storage systems (BESS), critical cooling systems, and other electrical and mechanical infrastructure across end markets such as renewable energy, telecom, and data centers.

Founded in 1998, Pearce has more than 4,000 employees and 28 locations across the U.S. Pearce is a wholly owned subsidiary of CBRE Group, Inc., the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm.

Your Impact

This is a nationwide field role requiring up to 100% travel across the United States.

The Data Center Technician supports the safe, high-quality installation, service, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical infrastructure in mission-critical data center environments. The role performs hands-on field work that generally falls between entry-level electrical helper duties and advanced electrical apprentice work.

Assignments may include installing pathways, supports, enclosures, cabinets, cable, and grounding components, as well as inspecting equipment, responding to service requests, supporting planned maintenance, and assisting with fault isolation and restoration under the direction and supervision required by the project, customer, and applicable licensing rules.

Core Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites and support installation, construction, and maintenance activities in active data centers, electrical rooms, data halls, and controlled construction areas.
• Interpret and follow construction plans, one-line diagrams, floor plans, equipment layouts, cable schedules, specifications, method-of-procedure documents, and manufacturer instructions.
• Receive, inventory, stage, transport, and protect materials; measure, cut, assemble, and install strut channel, threaded rod, trapeze supports, brackets, conduit, cable tray, junction boxes, cabinets, panels, raceways, and equipment supports.
• Install, route, dress, secure, label, and terminate power, control, copper, and fiber cabling within assigned qualifications, training, and authorization.
• Perform equipment mounting, mechanical assembly, torque verification, basic testing, functional checks, preventive maintenance, minor adjustments, and component replacement as trained and authorized.
• Support service operations by coordinating with Regional Operations Managers (ROMs), site managers, facility authorities, and customers; review and prioritize work orders, alarms, alerts, and maintenance requests, using BMS, EPMS, and DCIM information for initial troubleshooting and escalation.
• Maintain accurate project and service documentation, including material inventories, redlines, production reports, test records, inspection results, photographs, and punch lists; follow site safety, access control, lockout/tagout, housekeeping, and change-control requirements.
• Demonstrate relevant experience in commercial or industrial electrical construction, data centers, structured cabling, telecommunications, or mission-critical facilities, with familiarity in electrical systems, cable management, grounding, bonding, and equipment installation.
• Maintain applicable safety training, licenses, and trade credentials, including OSHA 30 (preferred Level III/crew leads), NFPA 70E, lockout/tagout, and project-required equipment certifications. Electrical apprenticeship, NCCER, BICSI, FOA, manufacturer certifications, and experience with UPS, switchgear, generators, busway, cooling systems, and DC power are preferred based on assigned level and scope.

Specific duties may vary or evolve over time based on business and client needs.

Core Experience

• Commercial or industrial electrical construction, data center construction, structured cabling, telecommunications, mechanical installation, or mission-critical facilities experience.
• Experience with EMT, RMC, IMC, flexible raceway, cable tray, strut channel, threaded rod, anchors, junction boxes, electrical cabinets, grounding/bonding, and cable management systems.
• Experience reading construction plan sets, one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, shop drawings, and manufacturer installation instructions.
• OSHA 30 preferred for Level III or employees assigned crew-lead duties.
• NFPA 70E awareness and lockout/tagout training appropriate to assigned tasks; energized work is not implied or authorized by this job description.
• MEWP/scissor-lift, boom-lift, forklift, rigging, powder-actuated tool, first aid/CPR, and confined-space training where required by the project.
• Electrical apprenticeship enrollment, documented apprenticeship hours, state trainee/apprentice registration, NCCER Electrical credentials, or equivalent trade training.
• Mission-critical installation or maintenance experience with UPS, switchgear, generators, busway, EPMS/BMS, controls, cooling support systems, or DC power systems is strongly preferred.

Physical/Work Environment

• Work is performed in active construction areas and operating data centers, including indoor and occasional outdoor environments with noise, dust, temperature variation, and restricted access.
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, reach, climb, and work on concrete floors for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds independently and move heavier materials using team lifts or approved material-handling equipment.
• Ability to climb ladders and work from ladders or approved elevated work platforms, generally 6-30 feet, after required training.
• Ability to distinguish labels, wire markings, colors, and equipment identifiers, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
• Regular use of required PPE, which may include safety glasses, gloves, hard hat, high-visibility apparel, hearing protection, safety-toe footwear, and task-specific arc-rated PPE.

Compensation

$25.00-$40.00 hourly/DOE and Per Diem

At Pearce, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.

In addition to wages, employees may also be eligible for performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, company vehicle, per diem or other applicable compensation. We also offer all full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, 401k with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development courses.

This pay range reflects our commitment to pay equity and compliance with state and federal pay transparency laws. If you have questions about compensation, we encourage open discussions during the hiring process.

Base Pay Range $25 - $40 USD

What We Offer

Pearce offers a family-friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, HSA option. To help you recharge, we have paid vacation and paid holidays. For your future, we offer a company-matching 401(k) Retirement, Life Insurance, Tuition reimbursement, and professional development training. To help you be successful at work, as required for the role, we will provide a company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet along with all necessary tools and safety equipment.