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 be on the front line of mission-critical infrastructure, performing preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical systems.

The role supports 24/7 uptime across data centers, including generators, switchgear, UPS, PDUs, chillers, cooling towers, and fire/life safety systems. Flexible schedule and potential relocation benefits apply.

Qualifications

• 2+ years electrical and mechanical facilities maintenance experience.
• 2+ years of Microsoft Office products experience.
• Work flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Daily monitoring of electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment to ensure 24/7 reliability.
• Monitor BMS and EPMS systems.
• Assist in troubleshooting facility and rack-level events within SLAs.
• Perform rack installs and decommissioning.
• PM, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and repair of equipment.
• Technical writing to support change management.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

MS Office

Flexible schedule

Education

Vocational/technical training or associate degree

4+ years military experience

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Engineering Technician to be on the front line of mission-critical infrastructure, performing preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical systems.

The role supports 24/7 uptime across data centers, including generators, switchgear, UPS, PDUs, chillers, cooling towers, and fire/life safety systems. Flexible schedule and potential relocation benefits apply.