Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
Classification
Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Not Specified
Pay provenance
Employer-provided pay
Job Description
NOTE: PDX is an AWS GovCloud region.
Requirements
Lifting and moving material up to 40 pounds each
Working in cramped and/or elevated locations
Bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching
Standing and walking for up to 8+ hours a day
Ascending and descending ladders, stairs, and gangways safely and without limitation
Work in an industrial environment
Work shifts longer than 8 hours to support 24/7 operations (covering both night and day shifts).
This role supports data centers in various operational stages. The position may be assigned to a facility still under development, which could require travel to established locations for training until your designated site becomes fully operational.
Ability to travel to or commute between data center locations as needed
Willingness to temporarily work at alternative sites during training periods or until assigned facility is operational
Travel frequency will vary based on business needs and operational status of assigned facility
Candidates must be able to travel (over 50 miles) or commute (less than 50 miles) to active data center sites as required by business needs.
A day in the life
Our Data Center Technician professionals, who have industry-leading technical abilities and demonstrate a breadth of knowledge while they:
Take ownership of technical issues brought by their customer base, engaging other teams when needed to drive resolution
Show a strong aptitude for troubleshooting and problem solving
Solve problems at their root and step back to understand the broader context
Maintain service level agreements through the implementation of proactive issue detection and reporting
Are biased to act in the absence of direction or support
Improve effectiveness through process innovation
You will be required to work shifts that include days/nights/weekends/holidays.
2+ years of computer hardware troubleshooting and repair experience
1+ years of computer networking experience
High school or equivalent diploma
Work flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays
Experience in a data center or other critical environment
Experience dealing effectively with customers during problem resolution and operating efficiently under pressure
Knowledge of UNIX/Linux operating system
Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field (e.g., Computer Science, Network Engineering), or experience in professional or military IT-related roles
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