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Sabey Data Centers is hiring Data Center Operations Technicians to join their team in Ashburn, VA.

If you enjoy hands-on work and solving mechanical and electrical challenges, this is a great opportunity to join a company that invests in its employees, promotes from within, and offers long-term career growth in the rapidly growing data center industry.

In this role, you'll:

• Perform preventive maintenance on critical electrical and mechanical systems.
• Respond to alarms and assist with troubleshooting and repairs.
• Help maintain the reliable operation of a 24/7 mission-critical data center.
• Build your technical skills through hands-on training and ongoing development.

This onsite role offers Monday–Friday day shift training, followed by a rotating 12-hour day/night schedule, competitive pay, bonus eligibility, 100% employer-paid employee medical coverage, and a matched 401(k).

Another Source's client, Sabey Data Centers is recruiting a Data Center Operations Technician to join their team in Ashburn, VA. This is an opportunity to work hands-on with the critical infrastructure that keeps a 24/7 data center running reliably, safely, and efficiently. You’ll build your technical skills across electrical and mechanical systems while learning alongside experienced technicians and engineers in a mission-critical environment. 

Training will take place Monday through Friday on the day shift. Following training, employees will be assigned to a 12-hour day or night shift (6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.), working either Sunday–Tuesday or Thursday–Saturday, plus every other Wednesday. Candidates must be flexible to work either day or night shift based on business needs.

Who is Sabey Data Centers? 

Sabey Data Centers is a premier multi-tenant data center provider, setting the standard for operational excellence, efficiency, and sustained uptime. With over 20 years of expertise and three million square feet of mission-critical space, Sabey is the largest privately-owned data center owner and operator in the United States. Their cutting-edge facilities—located in Tukwila, WA (20 minutes outside Seattle); East Wenatchee, WA; Quincy, WA; New York, NY; Ashburn, VA; and Austin, TX, with a new location coming soon in Umatilla, OR—support top-tier financial institutions, technology giants, media powerhouses, and healthcare leaders, delivering unparalleled reliability, security, and scalability. By prioritizing sustainability and innovation, Sabey Data Centers continues to shape the digital infrastructure of the future. 

SDC is one of the few companies in the industry that both builds and operates its own facilities, giving employees a unique end-to-end view of the data center world. We foster a culture where people who are humble, hungry, and smart are truly valued, supported, and promoted from within. Sabey is deeply committed to being a responsible community partner, returning unused energy to grids and collaborating with local utilities for sustainable impact. While competitors may offer higher salaries, few can match Sabey's positive culture, purpose-driven mission, and long-term career growth opportunities. 

About this role 

As a Data Center Operations Technician, you will help support the day-to-day operation of a 24/7 facility featuring state-of-the-art redundant power and environmental systems. You’ll gain hands-on experience maintaining mission-critical infrastructure, monitoring building systems, responding to alarms, troubleshooting equipment, and supporting preventive maintenance and upgrades. 

This role is a strong fit for someone with general maintenance experience, technical curiosity, and a desire to build a career in data center operations. You’ll work independently and alongside senior technicians, engineers, vendors, and contractors while developing your knowledge of the systems and practices required to keep a high-performance data center operating around the clock. 

Your Contribution Will Likely Include 

• Performing routine preventive maintenance, cleaning, testing, and inspections of data center equipment and infrastructure. 

• Identifying and troubleshooting electrical and mechanical equipment issues and supporting timely resolution to minimize downtime. 

• Monitoring temperature, humidity, power usage, security systems, equipment status, and other critical facility conditions. 

• Responding promptly to alarms and alerts, investigating potential causes, and taking appropriate corrective action. 

• Supporting scheduled equipment upgrades, installations, repairs, and replacements while helping minimize disruption to operations. 

• Maintaining accurate records of data center hardware assets, equipment specifications, serial numbers, and locations. 

• Tracking inventory and helping coordinate replacement parts and equipment to maintain operational readiness. 

• Working with external vendors and contractors on maintenance, equipment installations, upgrades, and repairs. 

• Documenting incidents, resolutions, and lessons learned to support continuous improvement and future troubleshooting. 

• Participating in disaster recovery and business continuity activities to help maintain service continuity during emergencies. 

• Supporting senior technicians and engineers on projects, maintenance activities, and operational priorities. 

• Maintaining clean, organized equipment rooms, racks, cable trays, and work areas with appropriate equipment labeling. 

• Following established safety procedures and operational standards while promoting a strong culture of safety. 

• Using AI and automation tools to streamline routine work such as document summaries, correspondence, meeting notes, and engagement tracking. 

• Embodying Sabey core values. 

Experience You Will Bring 

• High school diploma or GED required. 

• General maintenance skills or relevant experience. 

• Ability to troubleshoot issues, learn technical systems, and work effectively with electrical and mechanical equipment. 

• Ability to operate power tools and safely maneuver up to 50 pounds. 

• Ability to work independently with minimal instruction while collaborating effectively with technicians, engineers, vendors, and other business partners. 

• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple responsibilities. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and related tools, with the ability to learn additional software. 

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills. 

• Ability to respond promptly to on-call situations.