Data Center Engineering Technician — 99.999% Uptime

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

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Engineering Technician to maintain and troubleshoot mission-critical data center facilities.

You will work on electrical and mechanical systems, including fuel, chillers, UPS/PDUs, and fire/life safety equipment, ensuring maximum uptime and safety across multiple locations. The role requires travel between data center sites, flexible scheduling, and on-site collaboration with contractors and vendors.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience.
• 2+ years of electrical and mechanical experience.
• Ability to work on a flexible schedule including days, nights, and/or weekends.
• Experience in data center or mission-critical facilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Daily building rounds to monitor electrical, mechanical, and fire/safety equipment.
• Monitor BMS and EPMS systems for reliability and uptime.
• Assist in troubleshooting facility and rack-level events.
• Perform rack installs and decommissioning within SLA.
• PM, troubleshooting, RCA, and repair of electrical/mechanical equipment.

Skills

Office software

Electrical experience

Mechanical experience

Flexible schedule

Education

Associate or higher education in related field

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Engineering Technician to maintain and troubleshoot mission-critical data center facilities.

You will work on electrical and mechanical systems, including fuel, chillers, UPS/PDUs, and fire/life safety equipment, ensuring maximum uptime and safety across multiple locations. The role requires travel between data center sites, flexible scheduling, and on-site collaboration with contractors and vendors.