Job Description
- High school diploma or equivalent education
- 18 years or older
- Experience with Microsoft Office
- Ability to work 40 hours/week. Must be able to work 10 hour shifts as needed
- Able to start June 2023
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is growing rapidly, and we are looking for a Data Center Technician to join our expanding Infrastructure Operations team as part of our Work-Based Learning Program (WBLP). Amazon has multiple WBLP trainee openings, and will start all technicians in 2023. These trainees will participate in our 12-week work and training program in our Northern Virginia Data Centers. Responsibilities: • Ensure overall availability and reliability for our customers within our Data Centers • Install new rack equipment • Decommission existing racks • Repair and diagnose broken servers • Handle computer equipment and parts • Manage network gear during installation, decommissioning, and repair In addition, all candidates 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 being successful. Physical Requirements: • Walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch. Work at heights and from ladders • Regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds unassisted; and participate in group lifts for 36 pounds or more • Must be able to lift loads of up to 49 pounds and carry them for short distances • Continuously climb and descend stairs safely (applies to sites with stairs) • Reach and stretch to position equipment and fixtures while maintaining balance • Push or pull heavy objects into position • Daily travel between sites may be required • Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Familiarity with computer hardware components and operating systems
- Ability to manage work and priorities through a ticketing system and coordination with Manager
- Has taken STEM or vocational course curriculum
- Meets/exceeds Amazon’s leadership principles requirements for this role
- Meets/exceeds Amazon’s functional/technical depth and complexity
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