Data Center Engineer Technician - 99.999% Uptime

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Manassas, VA is seeking a Data Center Engineering Technician to maintain frontline electrical and mechanical systems in mission-critical facilities.

You will monitor and troubleshoot generators, switchgear, UPS, PDUs, chillers, cooling systems, and associated equipment to ensure high reliability. This role requires 2+ years of facilities maintenance, willingness to travel between sites, and the ability to work 12‑hour shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of electrical and mechanical facilities maintenance experience
• Experience with hands-on troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical equipment
• Willingness to travel between data center sites as needed
• Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Daily rounds monitoring electrical, mechanical, and life safety systems
• Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS) and EPMS
• Troubleshoot facility and rack-level events within SLA
• Perform rack installation/decommissioning
• Carry out PM and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment
• Support change management with technical writing
• Coordinate on-site with contractors and vendors
• Be prepared for shifts up to 12 hours and possible on-call rotations

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Manassas, VA is seeking a Data Center Engineering Technician to maintain frontline electrical and mechanical systems in mission-critical facilities.

You will monitor and troubleshoot generators, switchgear, UPS, PDUs, chillers, cooling systems, and associated equipment to ensure high reliability. This role requires 2+ years of facilities maintenance, willingness to travel between sites, and the ability to work 12‑hour shifts as needed.