Data Center Engineering Technician — 24/7 Critical Ops

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

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Virginia, Gainesville, seeks a Data Center Engineering Technician to maintain mission-critical electrical and mechanical systems including generators, switchgear, UPS, PDUs, CRAC units, cooling towers and BMS.

You will perform rounds, troubleshoot, and carry out PM and repairs, coordinating with on-site contractors. Shifts can be up to 12 hours with potential travel between sites; 24/7 operations and safety compliance are key.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of electrical facilities maintenance experience.
• 2+ years of mechanical facilities maintenance experience or a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Experience with 24/7/365 operations and shift work.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily rounds monitoring electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment.
• Troubleshoot facility and rack-level events within SLAs.
• Install and decommission racks; perform PM and repairs.
• Support on-site contractors and ensure work complies with procedures.

Skills

Electrical facilities maintenance

Mechanical facilities maintenance

24/7 shift work

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Virginia, Gainesville, seeks a Data Center Engineering Technician to maintain mission-critical electrical and mechanical systems including generators, switchgear, UPS, PDUs, CRAC units, cooling towers and BMS.

You will perform rounds, troubleshoot, and carry out PM and repairs, coordinating with on-site contractors. Shifts can be up to 12 hours with potential travel between sites; 24/7 operations and safety compliance are key.