Senior Data Center Technician

Amsterdam on site Until 10/4/2026 First posted August 5, 2026 Last posted August 5, 2026
Job description
Serverfarm is a leading developer and operator of data centers with over 750+ locations and key customer relationships in 45 countries. We're revolutionizing how data centers operate across North America, Western Europe, and Israel, serving the world's leading technology and hyperscale companies. With Manulife Investment Management's acquisition in 2023 and our award-winning InCommand platform we're positioned for explosive growth as AI adoption and cloud migration drive unprecedented demand for data center capacity.

A career at Serverfarm means being at the forefront of digital infrastructure innovation, where your work directly impacts how the world's data is managed and secured. As we target 4x growth over the next four years, you'll have unprecedented opportunities to take on new challenges, develop cutting-edge skills, and grow your career across our expanding global operations.

Join our team of innovators and help shape the future of sustainable data centers while building a career without boundaries.

The Senior Data Center Technician (AMS) is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of critical data center infrastructure supporting customer environments. This role serves as the technical lead on the data center floor, ensuring operational excellence, mentoring technicians, and maintaining the highest standards of uptime, safety, and customer service.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership capabilities and thrives in a fast-paced, mission-critical colocation environment.

Key Accountabilities

  • Ensure that all MEP plant and distribution infrastructure is operated and maintained in a safe manner, to best industry practice and within manufacturers recommendations.
  • Monitor power and environmental conditions within all critical spaces within the facility.
  • Perform assigned maintenance tasks in accordance with SF practices utilizing the internal CMMS.
  • Assist with planning and scheduling corrective maintenance activities
  • Escort and support outside contractors, ensuring they are abiding SF work rules and processes
  • Respond to site incidents, execute appropriate MOP/EOP documentation to resolve and/or mitigate issues and communicate to manage throughout event.
  • Support and follow all SF Change Control policies and procedures.
  • Perform site rounds and report any issues found to site management.
  • Participate in construction and commissioning activities as directed by site management
  • Adhere to all local, state and federal safety laws and requirements
  • Complete other duties as assigned by the management team
  • Participate in and support MOP/SOP/EOP documentation process for site.
  • Participate in and support the development of site policies and standards
  • Work with site team members to deliver 100% uptime of critical infrastructure

Preferred Experience

  • Experience working in a Data Center with proven success in delivering customer requirements in a critical technology environment
  • Evidence of self-management and alignment with ever-changing priorities
  • Good written and oral communication skills, tenacity, and working to a high level of accuracy
  • Operating and maintaining chilled water-cooling systems
  • Operating and maintaining DX cooling systems
  • Operating and maintaining backup electrical systems such as UPS and generators
  • Operating Building Management systems and Fire alarm and detection systems
  • Building facility maintenance
The listed salary range for this position is an estimate based on the competitive job market. Final compensation will be based on your own individual skills, experience, and location.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this role. They are not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all possible responsibilities and duties. We encourage you to apply even if your experience isn't an exact match to the job description.

Compensation (from employer):
68500–72500 EUR per year

About this role

Summary

Maintain and troubleshoot data center infrastructure ensuring uptime and safety.

Job title

Senior Data Center Technician

Experience level

mid level

Industry

data centers

Location requirements

Amsterdam, on-site, no remote work allowed

Salary

$69k–$73k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

operate cooling systemsoperate electrical systemsuse CMMSmonitor environmental conditionsfollow safety regulations

Preferred skills

building facility maintenancefire alarm systemsfire detection systemsconstruction and commissioningmentoring technicians

Specializations

critical infrastructurepowercooling systemsbackup electrical systemsbuilding management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

On-site City