Hands-On Data Center Engineer: 99.999% Uptime

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 107,799,000 - 188,859,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Texas is hiring a Data Center Engineering Technician to maintain mission-critical data center facilities, including diesel generators, switchgear, UPS, PDUs, CRAC units, chillers, cooling towers, and fire/life safety systems.

You will perform rounds, troubleshoot equipment, support changes, and work with on-site contractors. The role requires travel between data centers, a flexible schedule, and willingness to work up to 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Daily building rounds to monitor electrical and mechanical equipment, ensuring 24/7 reliability.
• Monitor BMS and EPMS systems and document readings.
• Assist in troubleshooting facility and rack-level events within SLA.
• Perform PM, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and repairs of equipment.
• On-site support of contractors and vendors ensuring work meets standards.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Facility maintenance

MS Office

Flexible schedule

Education

Associate degree or higher

Vocational/technical training

Military experience

Tools

Engineering drawings

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Texas is hiring a Data Center Engineering Technician to maintain mission-critical data center facilities, including diesel generators, switchgear, UPS, PDUs, CRAC units, chillers, cooling towers, and fire/life safety systems.

You will perform rounds, troubleshoot equipment, support changes, and work with on-site contractors. The role requires travel between data centers, a flexible schedule, and willingness to work up to 12-hour shifts.