Data Center Engineering Technician – Hands-on Uptime Guardian

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Engineering Technician to vigilantly maintain mission‑critical facilities and ensure 99.999% uptime.

The role covers electrical, mechanical, and cooling systems across multiple data center sites, with on-site responsibilities, shift flexibility, and travel between locations as required. You will join a diverse team supporting standby generators, UPS, switchgear, CRAC, cooling towers, and fire/life safety systems while coordinating with Facility

Qualifications

• 1+ years of electrical or mechanical experience.
• 1+ years’ experience with Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to work on a flexible schedule including days, nights, and/or weekends.
• 2+ years of data center engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Daily building rounds to monitor electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment for 24/7 reliability.
• Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS) and EPMS.
• Troubleshoot facility and rack-level events within internal SLAs.
• Perform rack installs and decommissioning within internal SLA.
• PM, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Technical writing to support change management.

Skills

Electrical experience

Mechanical experience

Flexibility

Education

Associate degree or higher in related field

Technical training (Military/Trade School)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Engineering Technician to vigilantly maintain mission‑critical facilities and ensure 99.999% uptime.

The role covers electrical, mechanical, and cooling systems across multiple data center sites, with on-site responsibilities, shift flexibility, and travel between locations as required. You will join a diverse team supporting standby generators, UPS, switchgear, CRAC, cooling towers, and fire/life safety systems while coordinating with Facility