Data Center Facilities Technician II: Power, UPS & Systems

Socket.dev; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Google's Data Center team designs and operates some of the world’s most sophisticated electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems. Facilities Technicians monitor, operate, and support physical facilities conditions in our data centers.

You will inspect, maintain, and repair data center systems, ensuring safety and environmental standards while reducing operational costs. Collaboration with contractors and internal teams is essential to maintain uptime and respond to outages effectively.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, trade school certification, or related technical training or equivalent experience.
• 5 years electrical maintenance and safety in industrial or critical environments.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and use PPE such as safety harnesses.
• Willing to work non-standard hours and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair data center systems including electrical and mechanical components.
• Provide daily assistance to technicians reading blueprints and operating sequences; conduct tours and assess systems.
• Manage uptime and maintenance of UPS, generators, electrical distribution, and monitoring systems.
• Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions in data center facilities and equipment.
• Support startup, commissioning, and integration of new electrical equipment and systems.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Electrical safety

Electrical systems

Electrical infrastructure

Generators

Electrical schematics

Education

Associate degree / trade training

Tools

Hand tools

Digital metering

Job description

Google's Data Center team designs and operates some of the world’s most sophisticated electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems. Facilities Technicians monitor, operate, and support physical facilities conditions in our data centers.

You will inspect, maintain, and repair data center systems, ensuring safety and environmental standards while reducing operational costs. Collaboration with contractors and internal teams is essential to maintain uptime and respond to outages effectively.