Data Center Technician

About the role

Join our dynamic AWS team and become a critical guardian of global cloud infrastructure! You'll play a pivotal role in maintaining the heartbeat of the world's most innovative technology platform, ensuring seamless data center operations that power millions of businesses and services worldwide. Data Center Technicians should be willing to work both independently and with a team. Work prioritization, organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to react quickly are critical to success. In addition to hardware and network repair, candidates will install equipment, create documentation, innovate solutions, and fix problems within the data center space. This team works in an environment that operates 24/7.

Responsibilities

• Performing server rack installations, hardware break-fix on various components, troubleshooting network issues, and responding to operational incidents that impact service availability, escalating to senior technicians and management as needed/required
• Serving as a primary contact point for both internal and external stakeholders, including engineers, software developers, vendors, and contractors
• Performing on-call duties and participating in scheduled maintenance and change management activities
• Contributing to documentation and process improvement initiatives based on your analysis of operational issues
• Helping to train and onboard new team members

Basic Qualifications

• High school or equivalent diploma
• 1+ years of computer/server hardware troubleshooting or related IT experience
• Ability to work on a flexible schedule including days, nights, and/or weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing work and priorities through a ticketing system
• Experience working in a Data Center environment
• An Associate's degree, technical certification, or equivalent professional or military experience in a relevant field (e.g., computer science, networking engineering, etc.)
• Understanding of network design, protocols and layer 1/2 troubleshooting

Physical Requirements

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds; and participate in group lifts for 41+ pounds
• 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 a noisy environment
• Work shifts longer than 8 hours to support 24/7 operations (covering both night and day shifts)

Travel & Schedule Requirements

• 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
• Required to work shift work that will include days/nights/weekends/holidays
• Responsible for having a reliable personal vehicle and valid driver's license to travel within the regional work area, as company transportation will not be provided

Pay & Benefits

Starting pay is based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching.

USA, MS, Canton - $25.00 - $44.00 USD hourly
USA, TX, Wink - $27.00 - $48.00 USD hourly

Lump sum stipend will be provided to eligible candidates who relocate for this position.

Amazon does not sponsor for immigration, including for H-1B, TN, and other non-immigrant visas, for this role.