Lead Engineer, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

Lead Engineer

We are hiring a Lead Engineer for a data center operations role in a large wholesale data center provider. The role involves working on mission‑critical infrastructure facilities operations, ensuring continuous coverage and performing maintenance, inspections, and repair of building systems.

• Monitoring building infrastructure systems.
• Troubleshooting and repairing building infrastructure systems, HVAC, electrical and other systems.
• Performing preventive maintenance on all building equipment.
• Assembling and commissioning data center equipment.
• Preparing change management forms and methods of procedure (MOPs).
• Scheduling maintenance procedures with vendors.
• Ensuring compliance with safety procedures and mandatory protective equipment usage.
• Responding quickly to emergency situations (fire, evacuation, equipment failure) and customer concerns as required.

• Associate’s degree (AA/AS) or equivalent education and experience; data center experience strongly preferred.
• A trade license or certification obtained through technical education or training.
• A facilities maintenance certification.
• Experience working with mission‑critical data equipment and ability to work in a fast‑paced, mission‑critical environment.
• Strong HVAC, mechanical, and electrical skills and experience.
• Understanding of computer systems and proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and processes precisely and carefully.
• Willingness to work 2nd or 3rd shift, at least one weekend day each week, and unscheduled overtime as needed.
• Ability to walk frequently for inspections, work outdoors as needed, and lift heavy objects.

Join our Data Center Operations team and get onboarding, clear career pathways, and continuous training to grow your skills and contribute immediately.

Safety is a top priority. We maintain a culture of care where every employee follows strict safety protocols to protect lives, assets, and data.

Digital Realty offers a highly competitive compensation package, excellent benefits, and rewards employees for contributing aligned values and objectives.