Data Center Technician, DCC Communities

Key job 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

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)

About the team

Why AWS
Diverse Experiences
Inclusive Team Culture
Mentorship and Career Growth

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

Pay and Benefits

The starting pay for this position is listed below. Final starting pay will be 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. Learn more about our benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits.