Data Center Engineering Technician — Keep the Cloud Running

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

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Data Center Engineering Technician responsible for hands-on electrical and mechanical maintenance of mission‑critical facilities.

You will monitor standby generators, switchgear, UPS, PDUs, cooling systems and fire/life safety gear, ensuring reliability across multiple sites. The role requires travel between data center locations, willingness to work long shifts, and collaboration with vendors and contractors to sustain 24/7 uptime.

Qualifications

• 2+ years electrical and/or mechanical facilities maintenance.
• 2+ years Microsoft Office experience.
• Willingness to travel between data center locations.

Responsibilities

• Daily building rounds to monitor electrical, mechanical and safety equipment.
• Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS) and EPMS.
• Troubleshoot facility and rack‑level events within SLA.
• Perform rack installs and decommissioning within SLA.
• PM, troubleshooting, root cause analysis and repair work.
• Technical writing to support the change management program.
• Track daily work requests and drive to resolution; manage projects end‑to‑end.
• On-site support for contractors and vendors, ensuring adherence to practices.
• Shift variations and potential travel between sites.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Travel readiness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Data Center Engineering Technician responsible for hands-on electrical and mechanical maintenance of mission‑critical facilities.

You will monitor standby generators, switchgear, UPS, PDUs, cooling systems and fire/life safety gear, ensuring reliability across multiple sites. The role requires travel between data center locations, willingness to work long shifts, and collaboration with vendors and contractors to sustain 24/7 uptime.