Data Center Technical

Description
This is a 24 week program
- The first 14 weeks will be course training through the Northern Virginia Community College. Located in Woodbridge, VA
- The following 8 weeks will be On The Job (OTJ) Training within Amazon's Data Center in the Fredericksburg area.
- Following the 22 week program, candidates will interview to convert to full-time.
Through the 22 week program, all candidates will be paid out on 40 hours of work.
This will be their Job Description after they complete the 16 week training portion.
L3 DCEO Job Description
As a Data Center Engineering Operations Technician (EOT), you will maintain and operate the critical infrastructure systems that keep AWS's cloud running. Working in some of the most sophisticated and secure data centers in the world, you will be hands-on with electrical, mechanical, and life safety equipment-ensuring the 99.999% uptime that millions of customers rely on.
In this role, you will troubleshoot mission-critical systems including diesel generators, 3-phase electrical systems, UPS units, chillers, and cooling towers. You will perform preventative maintenance, respond to facility events, and collaborate with engineers from around the globe to test and implement emerging technologies that meet the demands of a rapidly evolving cloud computing landscape.
This is a technical, hands-on role where your work directly impacts the reliability of AWS services-from startups to Global 500 companies. We have a passion for learning and evolving, and we're looking for people who want to help us continue setting the industry standard.
The position further requires that, after start, the selected candidate obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph and satisfy other security related requirements.
Key job responsibilities
- Daily building rounds to monitor and record information from electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment to ensure 24/7 reliability and availability
- Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Management System (EPMS)
- Assist in troubleshooting of facility and rack-level events within internal Service Level Agreements (SLA)
- Perform rack installs and rack decommissioning within internal SLA
- Perform PM, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment
- Technical writing to support change management program
- Monitor daily work requests and manage to resolution, and execute projects from conception to completion
- On-site support of contractors, sub-contractors and vendors, ensuring that all work performed is in accordance with established practices, procedures & local legislation
- Work schedule changes depending on specific site needs. Shifts can be up to 12-hours and may rotate on a predefined schedule. Some locations have on-call rotations.
- Role may support more than one location/site.
Physical Requirements:
Willingness and demonstrated ability to work in the following physical conditions
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 39 pounds independently
- Participate in group lifts for 40+ pounds
- Maintain balance and perform construction tasks while on a ladder
- Regularly walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, climb stairs, twist, bend, work above shoulders, grasp, carry, push and pull objects into position
- Work in an environment requiring provided ear protection
A day in the life
This role acts as Amazon's front line when it comes to hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment preventative maintenance (PM) and troubleshooting, reporting to a site's Data Center Facility Manager (FM). They will maintain, operate, and troubleshoot mission-critical data center facility equipment including stand-by diesel generators and related fuel systems, 3 phase electrical systems such as switchgear, UPS units, PDUs, and wet cell batteries and associated systems. Mechanical equipment includes CRAHU units, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, water systems, air handlers and associated systems, pumps, and motors. Additional support equipment is included in the scope of the role, which includes fire/life safety equipment, building automation systems, and general facilities equipment.
About the team
The Data Center Engineering Operations (DCEO) team maintains the electrical, mechanical, and life safety systems that power AWS's global infrastructure. We are the people who keep the cloud running-supporting all AWS data centers and ensuring customers have continual access to the services they depend on.
As part of AWS Infrastructure Services, you will work at the intersection of traditional facilities engineering and cloud-scale innovation. Our focus for the coming years is scaling operations to support new AWS regions while improving energy efficiency and system reliability. You will be part of implementing next-generation power and cooling solutions, developing maintenance strategies, and solving complex technical challenges with thousands of variables.
You will collaborate with Chief Engineers, Facility Managers, Data Center Operations teams, and specialists across hardware, network, supply chain, and security disciplines. Together, we deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing the capacity our customers need at the lowest possible cost.
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, serving customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating.
We value diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications listed, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes military, facilities, trades, or alternative technical experiences, don't let it stop you from applying. We provide ongoing training, mentorship, and career-advancing resources to help you grow. We also value work-life harmony and strive for flexibility as part of our working culture.
Skills
Troubleshooting, electrical, mechanical, generators, UPS, PDU
Top Skills Details
Troubleshooting, electrical, and mechanical
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or Technical Military/ Trade School Degree and relevant experience.
Experience Level
Entry Level, our partner
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Fredericksburg, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Fredericksburg,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 15, 2026.
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We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.