Data Center Technician - Equipment Inspection

We are hiring a team of Data Center Technicians to support a short-term preventative maintenance inspection project at our Fortune 10 Hyperscale Cloud Services client’s data centers across Northern Virginia. You will work in a small team and travel between nearby data center facilities to complete standardized inspections of server lift equipment.

This is a hands-on inspection and documentation role rather than a repair position. You will follow a detailed 18-point inspection checklist, document the results, and submit reports through a mobile application at the end of each shift. Previous data center experience is helpful but not required. Training, tools, and inspection manuals will be provided., * Perform standardized inspections on server lift equipment using printed inspection manuals and checklists.

• Inspect mechanical and structural components for wear, damage, leaks, loose hardware, and other deficiencies.
• Complete basic functional, mechanical, and battery checks using provided tools and testing equipment.
• Accurately document equipment locations, asset and serial numbers, inspection results, and other findings, including maintaining handwritten inspection records in restricted areas where mobile devices are not permitted.
• Submit complete digital reports through the Smartsheet mobile application by the end of each workday.
• Document deficiencies and escalate equipment issues, safety concerns, access issues, unavailable lifts, or other discrepancies to the Team Lead rather than performing out-of-scope repairs.

EXPECTATIONS

• Maintain consistent attendance, punctuality, professionalism, and attention to quality throughout the project.
• Work collaboratively as part of a four-person team consisting of one Team Lead and three Technicians.
• Travel daily between multiple data center sites across Northern Virginia, which are geographically grouped to minimize unnecessary travel.
• Strictly follow all client safety, security, PPE, and equipment-handling protocols.
• Commit to the full project schedule, working November 9th-25th, followed by a scheduled break, and returning December 7th-11th to complete the project.
• Adapt to changing site conditions, schedules, and project priorities as needed.

• At least 1 year of relevant experience in equipment inspection, quality control, preventative maintenance, field service, warehouse operations, mechanical work, or data center operations.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working around mechanical and electrical equipment and using hand tools.
• Ability to follow printed inspection manuals, checklists, and technical instructions accurately and consistently.
• Strong attention to detail when recording asset and serial numbers, handwritten notes, and inspection findings.
• Comfortable walking throughout data center facilities and frequently bending and crouching to inspect equipment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to take direction, provide progress updates, and submit inspection reports through a mobile application.
• Reliable personal vehicle and willingness to travel between approximately 1-4 data centers per day.
• Ability to pass a thorough background check required for client site access.

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder?
• Please enter your current city, state, and ZIP code.
• Do you have your own reliable vehicle and comfortable traveling between 1-4 data center locations per day in Northern Virginia?
• Are you available Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM, for the full project from November 9th-25th and December 7th-11th?
• Would you have any concerns passing a felony and misdemeanor background check?
• How many years of hands-on experience do you have in equipment inspection, quality control, preventative maintenance, field service, warehouse operations, or mechanical work?
• Are you comfortable following detailed checklists and completing repetitive inspection tasks accurately?
• Are you comfortable walking, bending, and crouching throughout the workday to inspect data center equipment?
• Have you previously worked at Amazon or AWS, either directly or through a vendor/contracting company? If yes, when?
• Are you comfortable with the pay rate of $25/hour?