Data Center Critical Cooling Technician

Pearce Services

3d•$45 - $65

About The Position

Pearce is hiring a Critical Cooling Technician to maintain cooling systems that support critical data center operations. The technician works on advanced mechanical and HVAC infrastructure, including large-scale chiller plants, to keep mission-critical computing environments operating safely and efficiently. This position requires 100% travel across the United States. The role involves operating, inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing critical cooling equipment; performing preventive and predictive maintenance; monitoring equipment performance; responding to alarms and operational events; maintaining records; and coordinating with operations teams, contractors, and facility engineers. Work must comply with company safety standards and regulatory requirements. Systems include air- and water-cooled chillers; centrifugal, screw, and scroll compressors; CRAC and CRAH units; chilled-water and refrigeration systems; cooling towers and condenser-water systems; pumps, valves, strainers, heat exchangers, BAS/BMS, VFDs, and critical cooling distribution infrastructure. Liquid-cooling and CDU systems are preferred areas of experience. The listed compensation is $40–$65 per hour, depending on experience, with a separate base pay range of $45–$65 USD. Additional compensation may include performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, a company vehicle, and per diem or other applicable compensation. Full-time employees are offered a benefits package. The company describes its culture as family-friendly and innovative, with opportunities for growth.

Requirements

EPA Section 608 Certification.
Ability to troubleshoot commercial or industrial HVAC systems independently.
Experience interpreting piping diagrams, mechanical drawings, and electrical schematics.
Working knowledge of HVAC controls and automation systems.
Understanding of three-phase power, motor controls, and VFDs.
Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, and repair skills.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of HVAC service, maintenance, or operations experience.
Experience with Trane, YORK, Carrier, Daikin, or equivalent chiller systems.
Experience in data centers, hospitals, pharmaceutical facilities, manufacturing plants, or other critical environments.
Knowledge of hydronic systems and chilled-water distribution.
Familiarity with liquid-cooling technologies used in modern data centers.
Experience with liquid-cooling and CDU systems.

Responsibilities

Operate, inspect, maintain, and repair critical cooling equipment.
Troubleshoot complex cooling, refrigeration, and chilled-water system issues.
Perform scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance activities.
Monitor equipment performance and identify reliability concerns before failures occur.
Support response efforts during cooling system alarms and operational events.
Maintain detailed maintenance records and equipment documentation.
Collaborate with operations teams, contractors, and facility engineers.
Perform work in compliance with company safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

Performance and referral bonuses may be available.
Production incentives may be available.
Tool/equipment and fuel stipends may be available.
Company vehicle may be provided or available as compensation; vehicle, phone, laptop or tablet, tools, and safety equipment are provided as required for the role.
Per diem or other applicable compensation may be available.
Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Life insurance.
401(k) with employer match.
Paid time off and paid vacation.
Paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement.
Professional development courses and training.
Flexible spending accounts.
HSA option.