Data Center Facilities Technician, Generators

Company: Google
Location: Haskell
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

info_outline X This role is not eligible for U.S. immigration sponsorship. Minimum qualifications: Associate's degree, trade school certification, or other certified training in a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 5 years of experience in maintenance of electrical distribution systems and emergency diesel generator systems, or construction/technical environment, or a related field. Ability to participate in material handling tasks such as lifting, carrying or moving up to 50 lbs of equipment, the required use of OSHA standard safety equipment such as limited weight bearing work platforms, ladders, step stools and personal protective equipment (PPE) like safety harnesses. Ability to work non-standard hours and differing work rotations/shifts. Preferred qualifications: Experience in data centers, hospitals, power plants, or other mission critical environments. Experience in operations, operations management, electrical infrastructure systems, electrical maintenance, generators. Knowledge of meters, devices, sensors, and troubleshooting utilizing standard hand tools, digital metering, or calibration/diagnostic equipment. Knowledge of electrical and diesel generator systems used in a data center environment (e.g., MV/LV Feeders, Transformers, Backup Generators, Switchgear, UPS systems, ATS/STS units, PDU/PMM units). Ability to communicate with contractors who perform maintenance or upgrade work on the data center systems. About the job The Data Center team designs and operates some of the most sophisticated electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and HVAC systems in the world. Facilities Technicians at Google data centers operate, monitor and support physical facilities conditions. Some of these duties will include heating and cooling of air and water, power supply, generators, UPS systems, electrical distribution and control and monitoring systems. You regularly help inspect, maintain and repair various data center systems such as piping and non-critical electrical or mechanical system components). As an advocate for best practices, you develop creative approaches to reducing operational costs while improving overall data center efficiency. You ensure that environmental and safety standards are consistently met, identifying problems and making repairs quickly. In emergency situations or abnormal conditions, you manage data center performance issues and outages to minimize the recovery time from failures. As a Facilities Technician, you will operate, monitor, and support physical facilities conditions for our data centers. The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide. We're the driving team behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $95,000-$134,000 bonus equity benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google . Responsibilities Perform routine inspections and scheduled preventive maintenance on generator sets. Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical and electrical failures using diagnostic tools and technical manuals. Perform major and minor repairs on engines, alternators, control panels, and electrical systems. Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions in the data center facilities systems and equipment. Support startup, commissioning, and integration of new generator equipment and systems into facilities infrastructure.

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