Data Center Engineering Technician - 24/7 Uptime Focus

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

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Sterling, VA is seeking a Data Center Engineering Technician to help operate and maintain mission-critical facilities.

This hands-on role focuses on electrical and mechanical systems, ensuring reliable uptime and safe operations across a large-scale data center environment. You will work with front-line teams, document activities, support PM and troubleshooting, and travel between sites as required.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical and mechanical facilities maintenance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Flexible to travel between data center locations and work schedules.

Responsibilities

• Daily building rounds to monitor electrical, mechanical, and life safety systems.
• Assist in troubleshooting facility and rack-level events within SLA.
• Perform PM, root-cause analysis, and repairs of equipment.
• Provide on-site support of contractors and vendors per procedures.
• Contribute to change management with technical documentation.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Microsoft Office

Flexible schedule

Education

Vocational/Technical training

Associate degree or higher

Military experience (4+ years)

Tools

BMS/EPMS

Switchgear

CRAC units

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Sterling, VA is seeking a Data Center Engineering Technician to help operate and maintain mission-critical facilities.

This hands-on role focuses on electrical and mechanical systems, ensuring reliable uptime and safe operations across a large-scale data center environment. You will work with front-line teams, document activities, support PM and troubleshooting, and travel between sites as required.