Data Center Technician Jobs in Oregon
Data Center Technician jobs in Oregon are concentrated in the Portland metro, Hillsboro, and Bend, where hyperscale and colocation facilities anchor a dense and growing market for hardware, networking, and facilities infrastructure work. Major employers with lasting Oregon footprints include Amazon Web Services, Intel, and Flexential, all of which maintain large-scale data center operations across the state. The most in-demand specialties are server hardware maintenance, network cabling and patching, and critical facilities systems including power and cooling. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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DESCRIPTION
How would you like to be a part of Earth’s most customer-centric company? You would work with teams of front-line responders who support the operations of some of the world’s most data centers. Our Data Center Engineering Operations team maintain and operate our critical infrastructure systems so that they are prepared to stand up against any situation.
AWS has the world’s largest cloud computing portfolio. As an Amazonian you will work in some of the most sophisticated, safe, and secure data centers in the world. Our Engineering Operations Technicians (EOT’s) help keep them that way by working with the brightest minds from around the globe to help test and implement the newest technology and work practices to meet the demands of a changing market.
We have a passion for learning and evolving, it’s how we have helped define ourselves as leaders in the industry. Let’s work hard, have fun, and make history!
Key job responsibilities
- Daily building rounds to monitor and record information from electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment to ensure 24/7 reliability and availability
- Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Management System (EPMS)
- Assist in troubleshooting of 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
- Technical writing to support change management program
- Monitor daily work requests and manage to resolution, and execute projects from conception to completion
- On-site support of contractors, sub-contractors and vendors, ensuring that all work performed is in accordance with established practices, procedures & local legislation
- Work schedule changes depending on specific site needs. Shifts can be up to 12-hours and may rotate on a predefined schedule. Some locations have on-call rotations.
- Role may support more than one location/site.
A day in the life
This role acts as Amazon’s front line when it comes to hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment preventative maintenance (PM) and troubleshooting, reporting to a site’s Data Center Facility Manager (FM). They will maintain, operate, and troubleshoot mission-critical data center facility equipment including 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 equipment includes CRAHU units, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, water systems, air handlers and associated systems, pumps, and motors. Additional support equipment is included in the scope of the role which includes fire/life safety equipment, building automation systems, and general facilities equipment.
About the team
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates 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.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience
- 2+ years of electrical or mechanical experience
- Ability to work on a flexible schedule including days, nights, and/or weekends.
- 2+ years of relevant work experience
- Experience in relevant work
- Can bend or twist the body into unusual positions while working
- Can use hands to manipulate small wires and objects
- Can walk on job sites in uneven terrain
- Can work at heights and from ladders
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of data center engineering experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- Knowledge of network design and layout as well as low voltage (copper/ fiber) cabling
- Experience in data center engineering
- Can perform physical tasks all day without becoming overly tired
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, MO, Nevada - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, OH, Jeffersonville - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, OR, Boardman - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, OR, Umatilla - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, PA, FAIRLESS HILLS - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, TX, Wink - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, VA, Fredericksburg - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, VA, Herndon - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, VA, Manassas - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
DESCRIPTION
How would you like to be a part of Earth’s most customer-centric company? You would work with teams of front-line responders who support the operations of some of the world’s most data centers. Our Data Center Engineering Operations team maintain and operate our critical infrastructure systems so that they are prepared to stand up against any situation.
AWS has the world’s largest cloud computing portfolio. As an Amazonian you will work in some of the most sophisticated, safe, and secure data centers in the world. Our Engineering Operations Technicians (EOT’s) help keep them that way by working with the brightest minds from around the globe to help test and implement the newest technology and work practices to meet the demands of a changing market.
We have a passion for learning and evolving, it’s how we have helped define ourselves as leaders in the industry. Let’s work hard, have fun, and make history!
Key job responsibilities
- Daily building rounds to monitor and record information from electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment to ensure 24/7 reliability and availability
- Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Management System (EPMS)
- Assist in troubleshooting of 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
- Technical writing to support change management program
- Monitor daily work requests and manage to resolution, and execute projects from conception to completion
- On-site support of contractors, sub-contractors and vendors, ensuring that all work performed is in accordance with established practices, procedures & local legislation
- Work schedule changes depending on specific site needs. Shifts can be up to 12-hours and may rotate on a predefined schedule. Some locations have on-call rotations.
- Role may support more than one location/site.
A day in the life
This role acts as Amazon’s front line when it comes to hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment preventative maintenance (PM) and troubleshooting, reporting to a site’s Data Center Facility Manager (FM). They will maintain, operate, and troubleshoot mission-critical data center facility equipment including 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 equipment includes CRAHU units, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, water systems, air handlers and associated systems, pumps, and motors. Additional support equipment is included in the scope of the role which includes fire/life safety equipment, building automation systems, and general facilities equipment.
About the team
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates 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.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience
- 2+ years of electrical or mechanical experience
- Ability to work on a flexible schedule including days, nights, and/or weekends.
- 2+ years of relevant work experience
- Experience in relevant work
- Can bend or twist the body into unusual positions while working
- Can use hands to manipulate small wires and objects
- Can walk on job sites in uneven terrain
- Can work at heights and from ladders
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of data center engineering experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- Knowledge of network design and layout as well as low voltage (copper/ fiber) cabling
- Experience in data center engineering
- Can perform physical tasks all day without becoming overly tired
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, MO, Nevada - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, OH, Jeffersonville - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, OR, Boardman - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, OR, Umatilla - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, PA, FAIRLESS HILLS - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, TX, Wink - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, VA, Fredericksburg - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, VA, Herndon - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, VA, Manassas - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
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Data Center Technician Job Market in Oregon
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon40
- Balfour Beatty4
- Milestone Technologies4
- NTT Global Data Centers Americas4
- Apple3
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software16
- Retail13
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces13
- Manufacturing1
- Electronics & Hardware1
What Oregon Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in data center technician jobs across Oregon.
- CompTIA A+ or Network+ certification is commonly required or preferred
- Experience with server hardware installation, replacement, and rack-and-stack procedures
- Familiarity with structured cabling, patch panels, and physical network infrastructure
- Ability to work rotating shifts including nights and weekends in 24/7 facility environments
- Understanding of data center power systems, UPS units, and cooling infrastructure
- Associate degree in information technology, electronics, or a related technical field preferred
Data Center Technician Jobs in Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a data center technician in Oregon?
The most direct path into a data center technician role in Oregon starts with a CompTIA A+ or Network+ certification, which most Oregon employers treat as the baseline credential for entry-level candidates. Oregon does not require a state-issued license for this role, so hiring decisions turn on certifications and hands-on experience. Many candidates enter through community college IT programs at Portland Community College or Lane Community College, which offer certificate and associate-degree tracks aligned with data center work.
How much do data center technicians make in Oregon?
Data center technicians in Oregon earn a median of about $46,950 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $36,990 for the lowest 10% to over $71,630 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire data center technicians in Oregon?
Employers hiring data center technicians in Oregon right now include Amazon, Balfour Beatty, and Milestone Technologies, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Oregon's heavy concentration of hyperscale cloud infrastructure and semiconductor manufacturing has made it one of the more consistent states for ongoing data center technician hiring.
Which Oregon cities have the most data center technician jobs?
Boardman, Hillsboro, and Umatilla account for the largest share of data center technician openings in Oregon. The Portland metro and nearby Hillsboro drive the bulk of demand because of the region's established cluster of hyperscale cloud campuses, colocation facilities, and Intel's large semiconductor manufacturing operations, while Bend has seen growth from smaller colocation providers expanding into Central Oregon.
Are there remote data center technician jobs in Oregon?
Yes, but they're rare. Data center technician work is inherently hands-on, requiring physical access to servers, cabling, and facility systems, so the vast majority of openings are fully on-site. About 27% of data center technician openings tied to Oregon are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions typically involve monitoring, ticketing, or coordination duties rather than hardware or facilities work.
How can I get hired as a data center technician in Oregon with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is an IT help desk or desktop support role at a company that also operates data center infrastructure, since those positions frequently offer internal transfers into technician roles once you demonstrate reliability and technical aptitude. Portland-area employers including Amazon Web Services and Flexential have hired entry-level candidates into data center associate or facilities support roles. Earning a CompTIA A+ certification before applying gives candidates a clear edge, and Portland Community College's IT programs are well-regarded by local hiring managers for exactly this pipeline.
Where can I find and apply to data center technician jobs in Oregon?
You can find and apply to data center technician jobs in Oregon on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oregon openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Find the roles that fit your experience and apply directly from each listing.
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