Data Center Electrical Facilities Technician I

Google; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Data Center Facilities Technician I, Electrical in Sterling, VA to support complex data center electrical systems and infrastructure. The role emphasizes inspecting, maintaining, and repairing critical power and control systems, with collaboration across teams to ensure reliability and safety.

Ideal candidates have strong electrical experience and are comfortable with non-standard hours.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree, trade school certification, or other certified training in a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of electrical experience in an industrial or commercial environment.
• Experience in electrical maintenance, electrical safety, electrical systems, electrical infrastructure systems, generators, or electrical schematics.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and use OSHA safety equipment such as limited weight bearing work platforms, ladders, step stools and PPE.
• Ability to work non-standard hours and differing work rotations/shifts.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair data center systems.
• Read blueprints/schematics/sequence of operations and assist technicians.
• Manage uptime and maintenance of UPS, generators, electrical distribution, and control and monitoring systems.
• Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions in the data center facilities systems and equipment.
• Support startup, commissioning, and integration of new electrical equipment and systems.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Electrical safety

Electrical systems

Electrical infrastructure

Material handling

Shift flexibility

Education

Associate's degree or trade certification

Equivalent practical experience

Job description

Google is seeking a Data Center Facilities Technician I, Electrical in Sterling, VA to support complex data center electrical systems and infrastructure. The role emphasizes inspecting, maintaining, and repairing critical power and control systems, with collaboration across teams to ensure reliability and safety.

Ideal candidates have strong electrical experience and are comfortable with non-standard hours.