Data Center Technician
Amazon
- Location
- US, OR, Umatilla
- Employment
- Full Time
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- Posted
- Aug 12, 2026
Skills
About this 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. 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 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). 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, 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 You will be required to work shift work that includes 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 driver's license to travel within the work area, as company transportation will not be provided.
About the team
Why AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.