Hands-On Data Center Technician Apprentice

NTT Global Data Centers; Gainesville (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT Global Data Centers is seeking an entry-level Data Center Technician Apprentice to support CFOps technicians in maintaining electrical, mechanical, plumbing, control, and fire life safety systems. The role emphasizes learning, hands-on work, and timely escalation of issues to protect customer uptime.

The apprentice will build knowledge through hands-on tasks, training modules, and oversight of contractors, with on-site 8am–5pm, Monday–Friday expectations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Familiarity with IT, electrical and mechanical systems is beneficial.
• Willingness to obtain OSHA forklift certification during apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions in facility systems including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire life safety, and building monitoring.
• Assist in data center cooling, HVAC, and related equipment to maximize uptime.
• Support electrical distribution, UPS, and load bank operations.
• Assist in maintaining plumbing, fire safety, and building control systems.
• Work with contractors and CFOps technicians to complete maintenance tasks.
• Assist in tracking preventive and predictive maintenance schedules.

Skills

Technical abilities

Cross-functional thinking

Team oriented

PC-based monitoring systems

MS Office (Teams, Word, Excel)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate of Science in Technology

Tools

Microsoft 365 Copilot

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

NTT Global Data Centers is seeking an entry-level Data Center Technician Apprentice to support CFOps technicians in maintaining electrical, mechanical, plumbing, control, and fire life safety systems. The role emphasizes learning, hands-on work, and timely escalation of issues to protect customer uptime.

The apprentice will build knowledge through hands-on tasks, training modules, and oversight of contractors, with on-site 8am–5pm, Monday–Friday expectations.