Job Title: Military-to-Civilian Program - Facilities (Maintenance) Technician

Location: (onsite)

Sterling, VA

Woodbridge, VA (Classes are held here)

Ashburn, VA

Manassas, VA

Chantilly, VA

Gainesville, VA

Program Type: Military – to – Civilian Program and/or DoD SkillBridge Program

Cohort: 28-week cohort both in class and in the field with permanent placement with a global tech leader.

Shift: Your work schedule may vary depending on specific site needs, with shifts up to 12 hours that may rotate on a predefined schedule. Some locations include on-call rotations, and this role may support more than one location/site.

Eligibility: This program is exclusively for Active-Duty Military Members, Veterans and Military Spouses. If you do not meet these criteria, please do not apply through this posting.

About the Team:

This company is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating, earning the trust of customers from successful startups to Global 500 companies. Our team thrives on continuous learning and curiosity, fostering an inclusive culture through employee-led affinity groups like Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and (gender diversity) conferences. We are committed to achieving work-life harmony, striving for flexibility, and providing endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and career-advancing resources to help you grow.

We value diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed, we encourage you to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

About the Opportunity:

Embark on a unique 28-week journey to a rewarding career with a global tech leader!

This comprehensive program combines 16 weeks of intensive classroom training at NOVA with 12 weeks of invaluable hands-on experience directly inside an Data Center. We are committed to providing you with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to excel.

This is more than just training; it's a direct path to a new beginning. In this cohort, you will not only receive cutting-edge instruction from us, but you'll also be set up for permanent placement with this Global IT leader. This is your opportunity to jumpstart a career where you can make an immediate and significant impact.

You will integrate into a diverse team of experts, collaborating to maintain and optimize the resilient infrastructure that powers the company.

A Day in the Life of a Data Center Engineering Operations Fellow:

As an AWS Data Center Engineering Operations Fellow, you will be Amazon’s front line for hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment preventative maintenance (PM) and troubleshooting. Reporting to a Data Center Facility Manager, you will be integral to maintaining, operating, and troubleshooting mission-critical data center facility equipment. This includes:

· Electrical Systems: 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 Systems: CRAHU units, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, water systems, air handlers and associated systems, pumps, and motors.

· Support Equipment: Fire/life safety equipment, building automation systems, and general facilities equipment.

Key Learning and Responsibilities:

Under the guidance of experienced professionals, you will learn to:

· Perform daily building rounds to monitor and record information from electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment, ensuring 24/7 reliability and availability.

· Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Management System (EPMS).

· Assist in troubleshooting 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.

· Contribute to technical writing to support our change management program.

· Monitor daily work requests, manage tasks to resolution, and assist in executing projects from conception to completion.

· Provide on-site support for contractors, sub-contractors, and vendors, ensuring adherence to established practices, procedures, and local legislation.

Basic Qualifications:

· Technical (Military/Trade School) training AND 1+ years of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, Building managerment, facilities, maintenance or fire system experience in a mission-critical infrastructure or equivalent experience in a relevant industry.

· 1+ years’ experience with Microsoft Office products (including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

· High school or equivalent diploma.

Preferred Qualifications:

· 2+ years of Data Center Engineering experience.

Physical Requirements:

Willingness and demonstrated ability to work in the following physical conditions with reasonable accommodations:

· 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.

Apply Today!

Important Note: Completing this application will increase visibility of your candidacy for potential permanent placement at Amazon; however, it is NOT a guarantee you will be screened or provided an offer.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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