Data Center Operations Technician - Sabey Data Centers

Another Source • Ashburn, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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, the standard work schedule transitions to a 12-hour, rotating 4-3-3 -4 schedule. Employees rotate approximately every 16 weeks between day shift (6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.) and night shift (6:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.), working every Wednesday with alternating Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays and Mondays off. 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 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. 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 to keep a high-performance data center operating around the clock.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 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.
• Ability to work swing shifts and night shifts.
• Aptitude and willingness to learn and utilize AI tools and technology.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid employee medical coverage
• Matched 401(k)
• Bonus eligibility
• Up to 5 weeks of PTO based on tenure
• 10 paid holidays
• Ability to carry over unused PTO
• Comprehensive Benefits: Sabey covers 100% of employee-only premiums for base medical and PPO dental plans and contributes up to $2,000 annually to a Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Financial Wellness: Competitive, matched 401(k) retirement plan.
• Growth & Development: Access to structured professional and personal development programs, including Thought Patterns for High Performance, Everything DiSC , and Built to Last.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED