A bit about us
Digital Realty is the leading provider of carrier and cloud neutral data centre services by delivering the full spectrum of data center, colocation and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL®, the company’s global data center platform, provides customers with a secure data meeting place and a proven Pervasive Datacenter Architecture (PDx™) solution methodology for powering innovation and efficiently managing Data Gravity challenges. Digital Realty gives its customers access to the connected data communities that matter to them with a global data center footprint of 300+ facilities in 50+ metros across 28 countries on 6 continents. We've 3,500+ colleagues around the world who work together, come up with life-changing solutions and create connections that matter every day.
Your Role
As part of our Property Technician team, your main focus will be on the upkeep and maintenance of the facility. This includes maintaining green areas, outdoor spaces, and performing seasonal services. You will be responsible for patching drywall, painting, repairing flooring, doors, and windows, as well as handling basic electrical, plumbing, and HVAC repairs. Regular inspections, preventive maintenance, and appliance servicing will also be part of your daily routine to keep the facilities in optimal condition.
In addition to maintenance tasks, administrative work and experiences with the MS-Office packages are a key aspect of the role. You will liaise with logistics companies to coordinate deliveries, check and accept incoming shipments, store materials appropriately, and distribute them upon customer request. Managing goods received and returned, keeping stakeholders informed, and operating forklift trucks where needed will also fall under your responsibilities.
Ensuring cleanliness and safety throughout the facility is essential. You will be responsible for proper waste disposal and recycling, keeping entrances, walkways, and stairways free of ice, snow, and debris, and ensuring that corridors, escape routes, and shared areas remain tidy and accessible. As part of your role, you will oversee on-site contractors, sub-contractors, and vendors, ensuring that all work complies with established procedures and local regulations. Additionally, you will obtain cost estimates for maintenance tasks, plan work efficiently within budget, purchase necessary supplies, and manage stock levels to ensure smooth daily operations.
Your Profile
- Vocational training or certified electrician or experience in electrotechnical or building maintenance fields (electrician, facility technician, caretaker, or similar).
- Strong electrical experience—background in data center environments is a plus.
- Hands-on mentality with a self-organized and solution-oriented approach.
- Advanced knowledge on MS-Office and strong sense of urgency and excellent organizational skills.
- Fluent in German and English (written and spoken).
- Strong sense of urgency and excellent organizational skills.
What we can offer
Our rapidly evolving business sector offers the opportunity to be part of a courageous and passionate team who work together to understand and meet the changing needs of our global customers. Join us and you’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work. As part of our team, you’ll get to work with people from different business areas, challenge the way we do things and put your ideas into action. We’ll also give you plenty of development opportunities so you can build a rewarding and successful career with us.
NOTES:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Digital Realty is an equal opportunity employer, EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled. All applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or other status protected by law or Company policy.
Digital Realty is a publicly traded company (NYSE: DLR) with investment grade ratings from all three major ratings agencies.
Please do not forward unsolicited resumes to any employee of Digital Realty and its subsidiaries. Digital Realty is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited referrals.
Are you ready to network with us? Then we look forward to receiving your online application! Our contact person Jesse Behr will be happy to answer any questions or provide further information: +49 (0)69 40147 040 (direct extension).