Critical Data Center Technician — 24/7 On‑Site Operations

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Louisa (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. seeks an on-site Data Center Technician to perform hands-on maintenance and troubleshooting of critical data center infrastructure.

The role covers electrical and mechanical systems, including generators, switchgear, UPS, PDUs, batteries, chillers, cooling towers, air handlers, pumps and motors. The role supports fire/life safety, building automation, and general facilities equipment, reporting to the Data Center Facility Manager.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of practical experience in electrical systems, mechanical systems, HVAC, and/or fire suppression systems.
• Knowledge of network design and layout and low voltage cabling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on electrical and mechanical preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of data center facility equipment (generators, switchgear, UPS, PDUs, batteries, CRAHU units, chillers, cooling towers, water systems, air handlers, pumps and motors).
• Support fire/life safety equipment, building automation systems and general facilities equipment.
• Work as front line on-site with Data Center Facility Manager to ensure reliability and uptime.
• Participate in safety and operational procedures and contribute to continuous improvement of data center operations.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

HVAC

Fire suppression systems

Network design

Low voltage cabling

Data center engineering

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. seeks an on-site Data Center Technician to perform hands-on maintenance and troubleshooting of critical data center infrastructure.

The role covers electrical and mechanical systems, including generators, switchgear, UPS, PDUs, batteries, chillers, cooling towers, air handlers, pumps and motors. The role supports fire/life safety, building automation, and general facilities equipment, reporting to the Data Center Facility Manager.