Data Center HVAC Technician, COL5 (2nd Shift: Wednesday - Saturday 2pm-12am)
Cologix, Inc., Columbus, OH, United States
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.
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.
Shifts
2nd Shift: Wednesday – Saturday, 2 pm – 12 am.
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.
What Makes You a Good Fit
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.
Leadership Profile
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 cross‑functional teams while staying clearly within mechanical scope.
What Success Looks Like
Cooling and refrigeration systems operate safely, reliably, and within defined performance parameters.
Preventive maintenance is executed consistently, and developing issues are identified before they become outages.
Mechanical failures are diagnosed accurately and repaired with lasting solutions.
Vendor work is well‑controlled, technically sound, and aligned with site standards.
Documentation is accurate, timely, and useful for maintenance planning, audits, and operational decision‑making.
Mechanical spaces and work areas remain organized, safe, and ready to support critical operations.
Qualifications
HVAC certification, refrigeration certification, or equivalent trade qualification required.
5+ years of experience working with HVAC, refrigeration, or mechanical systems in mission‑critical, industrial, or similar environments.
Strong knowledge of chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, pumps, valves, cooling towers, compressors, and associated controls.
Experience with preventive maintenance, corrective repair, and mechanical troubleshooting.
Familiarity with refrigerant handling requirements, environmental regulations, and mechanical safety standards.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
Experience supporting critical operations, maintenance execution, and incident response.
Why Join Us
This is an opportunity to take ownership of the mechanical systems that protect uptime in a mission‑critical environment. You will play a key role in keeping cooling systems reliable, safe, and ready to support the infrastructure customers depend on every day.
Salary
$45 – $50 an hour.
Benefits
We offer a competitive benefit package for full‑time employees that includes:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company‑paid life insurance
Voluntary supplemental life insurance
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Non‑accrued PTO
Short‑ and long‑term disability
Company‑paid holidays
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Mental wellness benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Employee discount marketplace
Employee recognition platform
Additional Information
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Equal‑Opportunity Employer Statement
Cologix is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
For any questions, please contact recruiting@cologix.com or call 720‑940‑2551.
Privacy Notice
The California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) creates privacy rights relating to the collection, sale, disclosure, and deletion of consumers’ personal information. The CCPA requires businesses to provide consumers, including job applicants and employees, with information about their rights, including a description of the categories of personal information to be collected and the purpose for which the information will be used. For additional information regarding your rights, please see https://cologix.com/privacy-policy/.
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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.
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.
Shifts
2nd Shift: Wednesday – Saturday, 2 pm – 12 am.
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.
What Makes You a Good Fit
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.
Leadership Profile
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 cross‑functional teams while staying clearly within mechanical scope.
What Success Looks Like
Cooling and refrigeration systems operate safely, reliably, and within defined performance parameters.
Preventive maintenance is executed consistently, and developing issues are identified before they become outages.
Mechanical failures are diagnosed accurately and repaired with lasting solutions.
Vendor work is well‑controlled, technically sound, and aligned with site standards.
Documentation is accurate, timely, and useful for maintenance planning, audits, and operational decision‑making.
Mechanical spaces and work areas remain organized, safe, and ready to support critical operations.
Qualifications
HVAC certification, refrigeration certification, or equivalent trade qualification required.
5+ years of experience working with HVAC, refrigeration, or mechanical systems in mission‑critical, industrial, or similar environments.
Strong knowledge of chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, pumps, valves, cooling towers, compressors, and associated controls.
Experience with preventive maintenance, corrective repair, and mechanical troubleshooting.
Familiarity with refrigerant handling requirements, environmental regulations, and mechanical safety standards.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
Experience supporting critical operations, maintenance execution, and incident response.
Why Join Us
This is an opportunity to take ownership of the mechanical systems that protect uptime in a mission‑critical environment. You will play a key role in keeping cooling systems reliable, safe, and ready to support the infrastructure customers depend on every day.
Salary
$45 – $50 an hour.
Benefits
We offer a competitive benefit package for full‑time employees that includes:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company‑paid life insurance
Voluntary supplemental life insurance
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Non‑accrued PTO
Short‑ and long‑term disability
Company‑paid holidays
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Mental wellness benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Employee discount marketplace
Employee recognition platform
Additional Information
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Equal‑Opportunity Employer Statement
Cologix is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
For any questions, please contact recruiting@cologix.com or call 720‑940‑2551.
Privacy Notice
The California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) creates privacy rights relating to the collection, sale, disclosure, and deletion of consumers’ personal information. The CCPA requires businesses to provide consumers, including job applicants and employees, with information about their rights, including a description of the categories of personal information to be collected and the purpose for which the information will be used. For additional information regarding your rights, please see https://cologix.com/privacy-policy/.
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