Mission-Critical Data Center Technician

Amazon; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Engineering Technician to join our on-site team in San Francisco. You will oversee preventive maintenance, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems, including generators and cooling equipment, and coordinate with contractors to ensure reliable operation.

You will contribute to maintaining 99.999% uptime, support on-call shifts, and uphold strict safety standards while collaborating with a diverse group of engineers and operations staff.

Qualifications

• 1+ years electrical or mechanical experience or 1+ years in data center or mission critical facilities.
• High school or equivalent diploma.
• 1+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience.
• Work flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Supervise contractors who perform servicing or preventive maintenance.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks including filter changes, battery system PMs, and Rack, Diesel Generator PMs.
• Perform root cause analysis for operational issues.
• Troubleshoot facility and rack level events.
• Ensure all personnel on-site follow safety protocols.
• Work on-call and rotating schedule as needed.
• Take daily operational readings and provide metrics reporting to senior engineers.
• Perform basic support concepts such as ticketing systems, root cause analysis, and task prioritization.

Skills

Electrical experience

Mechanical experience

MS Office

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree (related field)

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Engineering Technician to join our on-site team in San Francisco. You will oversee preventive maintenance, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems, including generators and cooling equipment, and coordinate with contractors to ensure reliable operation.

You will contribute to maintaining 99.999% uptime, support on-call shifts, and uphold strict safety standards while collaborating with a diverse group of engineers and operations staff.