Data Center Technician Apprentice: Hands-on Ops & Growth

NTT Global Data Centers; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT Global Data Centers is seeking an entry-level Data Center Technician Apprentice to learn and support the operation, maintenance and safety of our data center systems on-site in Ashburn, VA.

The apprentice will work with Data Center Technicians, gain hands-on experience across electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and fire life safety systems, and help ensure customer uptime while supporting maintenance and escalation processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Entry level knowledge of data center operations and IT basics.
• Familiarity with electrical and mechanical systems used in data centers.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions in facility systems (electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire life safety).
• Assist in data center cooling, electrical distribution, and fire life safety system maintenance.
• Support oversight of contractors to deliver quality services and meet internal demands.
• Assist in preventive and predictive maintenance scheduling.
• Contribute to maximizing uptime and data center efficiency.

Skills

Technical data center operations

Teamwork

Problem solving

PC-based systems & MS Office

Rapid learning ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

AS in Technology or equivalent

Tools

Electrical distribution systems

Transformers

UPS systems

PLC knowledge

Job description

NTT Global Data Centers is seeking an entry-level Data Center Technician Apprentice to learn and support the operation, maintenance and safety of our data center systems on-site in Ashburn, VA.

The apprentice will work with Data Center Technicians, gain hands-on experience across electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and fire life safety systems, and help ensure customer uptime while supporting maintenance and escalation processes.