Data Center Technician, HVAC- 2nd shift
Job in
Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, 43224, USA
Listed on 2026-06-05
Listing for:
Cologix
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-05
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
About Our Company:
Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Cologix is a leading North America network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale edge data center company. Our platform gives customers access to 45+ digital edge and Scalelogix℠ hyperscale edge data centers in 13 markets across the United States and Canada along with a carrier-dense ecosystem of 710+ networks, 360+ cloud providers, 35+ onramps and seven Internet exchanges. We provide our nearly 2,000 customers with direct access to our local operations teams, resulting in strong partnerships enabled by exceptional operational support and unparalleled customer service.
Backed by one of the largest North American infrastructure funds, Cologix's experienced leadership team, certified staff and commitment to ESG initiatives help form a culture that values our people, our environment and our clients.
About the Position
We are seeking a highly skilled Data Center HVAC Technician to serve as the mechanical subject matter expert for critical cooling and refrigeration systems within a mission-critical data center environment. This role is responsible for the safe operation, preventive maintenance, corrective repair, modification, and installation of mechanical systems that protect uptime, equipment reliability, and environmental stability.
This is a hands-on role with real ownership. You will work across chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, in-row cooling systems, cooling towers, pumps, valves, compressors, and associated controls to ensure cooling systems operate within design parameters and support reliable 24x7 operations. You will also support maintenance execution, vendor coordination, incident response, documentation, and system readiness while helping maintain high standards for safety, compliance, and operational discipline.
Be the mechanical expert behind mission-critical cooling and environmental reliability.
Shifts: 2nd
Shift: Wednesday - Saturday 2pm-12am
What You Do Daily
- Operate, inspect, maintain, repair, and modify critical cooling and refrigeration systems across the data center environment
- Perform preventive maintenance and minor corrective adjustments on HVAC and mechanical systems in accordance with site standards and manufacturer requirements
- Diagnose mechanical failures and perform corrective repairs to restore safe, stable cooling performance
- Support mechanical upgrades, installations, and approved infrastructure changes while ensuring proper integration with existing systems
- Monitor equipment condition, mechanical performance, and environmental trends to identify developing risks or degradation early
- Provide technical oversight and coordination during vendor-performed maintenance and mechanical service activities
- Document maintenance activities, equipment condition, and technical findings with accuracy and discipline
- Maintain readiness of HVAC tools, commonly used spare parts, and mechanical work areas to support safe and effective execution
- Provide mechanical technical support during incidents, audits, maintenance windows, and cross-functional activities within authorized scope
- Strong hands-on experience with HVAC, refrigeration, and mechanical systems in data centers, industrial facilities, hospitals, or other critical environments
- Deep understanding of cooling systems, airflow, refrigeration circuits, mechanical controls, and environmental performance
- Ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues quickly and safely in a live critical environment
- Strong working knowledge of refrigerant handling, lockout/tagout, PPE, and mechanical safety practices
- Experience supporting maintenance execution, vendor coordination, and return-to-service validation
- Attention to detail in documentation, equipment condition reporting, and safe work execution
- Acts as the mechanical subject matter expert for site cooling and refrigeration systems
- Leads by example in safety, technical discipline, and adherence to standards
- Brings calm, practical troubleshooting during mechanical events and equipment failures
- Maintains a high bar for workmanship, system care, and documentation quality
- Works well with Infrastructure leadership, vendors, and…
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