Data Center Technician

Join our dynamic AWS team and become a critical guardian of global cloud infrastructure! Youll play a pivotal role in maintaining the heartbeat of the worlds 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 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. Traveling within and outside of the regional work area is required.

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global other words were 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 were looking for talented people who want to help.

Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll 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 youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

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

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


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).

This role supports data centers in various operational stages. The position may be assigned to a facility still under development which could require travel to established locations for training until your designated site becomes fully operational.

Essential 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.


A day in the life
As a Data Center Technician professional you have industry-leading technical abilities and demonstrate a breadth of knowledge while you:
Take ownership of technical issues brought by their customer base engaging other teams when needed to drive resolution
Solve problems at their root and step back to understand the broader context
Maintain service level agreements through the implementation of proactive issue detection and reporting

You will be required to work shift work that will include days/nights/weekends/holidays. Traveling within and outside of the regional work area is required. You will be responsible for having a reliable personal vehicle and valid drivers license to travel within the regional work area as company transportation will not be provided.


- 1 years of computer hardware troubleshooting and repair experience
- 1 years of computer networking experience
- High school or equivalent diploma

- Experience working in a colocation data center facility
- Experience with computer hardware troubleshooting and repair
- Knowledge of server hardware and components
- Knowledge of IT system hardware and network concepts
- Associates degree in information technology or computer science

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

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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 PA Berwick - 27.00 - 47.00 USD hourly